Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Even if you were to defeat the entire Babylonian army that is attacking you and only wounded men were left in their tents, they would come out and burn this city down.” New Living Translation Even if you were to destroy the entire Babylonian army, leaving only a handful of wounded survivors, they would still stagger from their tents and burn this city to the ground!” English Standard Version For even if you should defeat the whole army of Chaldeans who are fighting against you, and there remained of them only wounded men, every man in his tent, they would rise up and burn this city with fire.’” Berean Standard Bible Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” Berean Literal Bible For if you⁺ were to strike all the force of the Chaldeans who are fighting against you⁺, and there remained among them only wounded men, then they would rise up, each man in his tent, and burn this city with fire! King James Bible For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. New King James Version For though you had defeated the whole army of the Chaldeans who fight against you, and there remained only wounded men among them, they would rise up, every man in his tent, and burn the city with fire.’ ” New American Standard Bible For even if you had defeated the entire army of Chaldeans who were fighting against you, and there were only wounded men left among them, each man in his tent, they would rise up and burn this city with fire.’” NASB 1995 For even if you had defeated the entire army of Chaldeans who were fighting against you, and there were only wounded men left among them, each man in his tent, they would rise up and burn this city with fire.’” NASB 1977 ‘For even if you had defeated the entire army of Chaldeans who were fighting against you, and there were only wounded men left among them, each man in his tent, they would rise up and burn this city with fire.’” Legacy Standard Bible For even if you had struck down the entire military force of the Chaldeans who were fighting against you, and there were only wounded men remaining among them, each man in his tent, they would rise up and burn this city with fire.’” Amplified Bible For even if you had defeated the whole army of the Chaldeans who fight against you, and there remained only the wounded men among them, yet they would rise up, every man confined in his tent, and burn down this city with fire.’” Berean Annotated Bible Indeed, if you⁺ were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans (clod-breakers) that is fighting against you⁺, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” Christian Standard Bible Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire Chaldean army that is fighting with you, and there remained among them only the badly wounded men, each in his tent, they would get up and burn this city.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire Chaldean army that is fighting with you, and there remained among them only the badly wounded men, each in his tent, they would get up and burn this city down.” American Standard Version For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet would they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. Contemporary English Version Even if you could defeat their entire army, their wounded survivors would still be able to leave their tents and set Jerusalem on fire. English Revised Version For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation Even if you would defeat the entire Babylonian army so that they had only a few badly wounded men left in their tents, they would get up and burn down this city.'" Good News Translation Even if you defeat the whole Babylonian army, so that only wounded men are left, lying in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city to the ground." International Standard Version Indeed, even if you defeated the entire Chaldean army that is fighting against you, and they had only wounded men left in their tents, they would get up and burn this city with fire.'"'" NET Bible For even if you were to defeat all the Babylonian forces fighting against you so badly that only wounded men were left lying in their tents, they would get up and burn this city down."'" New Heart English Bible For though you had struck the whole army of the Chaldeans who fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yes would they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire."'" Webster's Bible Translation For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet would they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIndeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” World English Bible For though you had struck the whole army of the Chaldeans who fight against you, and only wounded men remained among them, they would each rise up in his tent and burn this city with fire.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor though you had struck all the force of the Chaldeans who are fighting with you, and there were left of them wounded men—they rise, each in his tent, and have burned this city with fire.” Berean Literal Bible For if you⁺ were to strike all the force of the Chaldeans who are fighting against you⁺, and there remained among them only wounded men, then they would rise up, each man in his tent, and burn this city with fire! Young's Literal Translation for though ye had smitten all the force of the Chaldeans who are fighting with you, and there were left of them wounded men -- each in his tent -- they rise, and have burnt this city with fire.' Smith's Literal Translation For if ye struck all the army of the Chaldeans warring with you, and men thrust through remained among them, they shall arise a man in his tent and burn this city in fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if you should even beat al: the army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there should be left of them some wounded men: they shall rise up, every man from his tent, and burn this city with Are. Catholic Public Domain Version But even if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans who are fighting against you, and if there were left behind from among them only a few wounded men, they would rise up, each one from his tent, and they would burn this city with fire.” New American Bible Even if you could defeat the whole Chaldean army that is now attacking you, and only the wounded remained, each in his tent, these would rise up and destroy the city with fire. New Revised Standard Version Even if you defeated the whole army of Chaldeans who are fighting against you, and there remained of them only wounded men in their tents, they would rise up and burn this city with fire. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor even if you should destroy the whole army of Chaldeans that is fighting against you and there remained but wounded men among them, yet they would rise up every man from his tent and burn this city with fire. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because if you destroy all the army of the Chaldeans who fight with you, and men who are wounded shall be left among them, they would arise, each man, from his tent, and would burn this city in fire’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet would they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And though ye should smite the whole host of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there should be left a few wounded men, these should rise up each in his place, and burn this city with fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Warns Zedekiah…9This is what the LORD says: Do not deceive yourselves by saying, ‘The Chaldeans will go away for good,’ for they will not! 10Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, and only wounded men remained in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.” Cross References Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you, Jeremiah 21:4-5 this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will turn against you the weapons of war in your hands, with which you are fighting the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who besiege you outside the wall, and I will assemble their forces in the center of this city. / And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath. 2 Kings 25:1 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. Jeremiah 32:2 At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. and only wounded men remained in their tents, 2 Chronicles 14:11 Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” 2 Chronicles 20:15 And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. 1 Samuel 14:6 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” they would still get up and burn this city down.” Jeremiah 34:2 The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Jeremiah 39:8 The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 19:31-34 For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. / So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. … Isaiah 37:33-35 So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD. / ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” 2 Chronicles 32:21 and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. Isaiah 10:32-34 Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem. / Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. Zechariah 12:8-9 On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem, so that the weakest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD going before them. / So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. 2 Kings 19:35-37 And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. Isaiah 31:4-5 For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. / Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.” Treasury of Scripture For though you had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire. though. Jeremiah 21:4-7 Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city… Jeremiah 49:20 Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them. Jeremiah 50:45 Therefore hear ye the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitation desolate with them. wounded men. Jeremiah 51:4 Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets. Isaiah 13:15 Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined unto them shall fall by the sword. Isaiah 14:19 But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet. yet. Joel 2:11 And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it? Jump to Previous Army Burn Chaldeans City Defeated Entire Fight Fighting Fire Rise Smitten Struck Tent Whole WoundedJump to Next Army Burn Chaldeans City Defeated Entire Fight Fighting Fire Rise Smitten Struck Tent Whole WoundedJeremiah 37 1. The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, 3. king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people. 6. Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory. 11. He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison. 16. He assures Zedekiah of the captivity. 18. Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor. Indeed, if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans that is fighting against you This phrase highlights the futility of Judah's resistance against the Chaldeans, also known as the Babylonians. Historically, the Chaldeans were a dominant force in the ancient Near East, and their military prowess was well-documented. The context here is the siege of Jerusalem, which was part of the larger Babylonian conquest. Theologically, this reflects God's judgment on Judah for their persistent disobedience and idolatry, as prophesied by Jeremiah and other prophets. The Chaldeans serve as instruments of divine judgment, similar to how God used other nations to discipline Israel throughout history. and only wounded men remained in their tents they would still get up and burn this city down. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his perseverance in the face of opposition. 2. Chaldeans Also known as Babylonians, they were a powerful empire that besieged Jerusalem. They are often seen as instruments of God's judgment against Judah. 3. Zedekiah The last king of Judah, who reigned during the time of Jeremiah. He often sought Jeremiah's counsel but failed to heed his warnings. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, which was under siege by the Chaldeans. It symbolizes the spiritual and political heart of the nation. 5. Siege of Jerusalem A significant event where the Chaldeans besieged Jerusalem, leading to its eventual fall and the exile of its people. Teaching Points The Inevitability of God's JudgmentGod's warnings through His prophets are not to be taken lightly. Ignoring them can lead to dire consequences, as seen in the fall of Jerusalem. False Security Trusting in human strength or alliances, rather than God, leads to false security. Judah's belief that they could defeat the Chaldeans was misplaced. God's Sovereignty Even in defeat, God's purposes prevail. The Chaldeans, though wounded, would still accomplish God's will in bringing judgment upon Jerusalem. Repentance and Obedience The call to repentance is urgent. Judah's failure to repent led to their downfall. We must heed God's call to turn from sin and obey His commands. Hope in God's Plan Despite the destruction, God's plan includes restoration. Jeremiah's prophecies also speak of hope and a future for those who trust in God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 37:10?2. How does Jeremiah 37:10 demonstrate God's sovereignty despite human efforts? 3. What does Jeremiah 37:10 teach about trusting God's warnings over human assurances? 4. How can Jeremiah 37:10 deepen our understanding of God's plans in adversity? 5. Connect Jeremiah 37:10 with another scripture emphasizing God's control over outcomes. 6. How should Jeremiah 37:10 influence our response to seemingly impossible situations? 7. How does Jeremiah 37:10 challenge the belief in divine protection during warfare? 8. What historical context surrounds the events described in Jeremiah 37:10? 9. Does Jeremiah 37:10 imply that human efforts are futile without divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 37? 11. How do we address the lack of extrabiblical records confirming Babylon's interactions with Jerusalem in Jeremiah 37? 12. Jeremiah 37:7 mentions an Egyptian army coming to aid Judah; is there any archaeological or historical evidence confirming such a military move by Egypt at that time? 13. Jeremiah 39:8-9: Does the swift capture and destruction of Jerusalem conflict with other texts or sources suggesting a longer, more protracted siege? 14. Jeremiah 51:37 claims Babylon will be 'a heap of ruins,' but archaeological findings indicate the city remained active for centuries--how does this align with the text? What Does Jeremiah 37:10 Mean IndeedJeremiah opens with a forceful “Indeed,” signaling an unquestionable decree from God. The prophet is not speculating; he is delivering a divinely authorized verdict. Similar emphatic declarations appear in passages like Isaiah 45:23 and Numbers 23:19, underscoring that when the LORD speaks, His word is final and irrevocable. if you were to strike down the entire army of the Chaldeans Even if Judah’s defenders could do the impossible—annihilate Babylon’s entire force—God’s sentence would not be reversed. This echoes Leviticus 26:17 and Deuteronomy 28:25, where the covenant warns that Israel can win no victory when standing in rebellion; divine judgment overrides military success. that is fighting against you The Chaldeans are actively assaulting Jerusalem, fulfilling earlier warnings (Jeremiah 32:28-30). Their assault is not merely geopolitical; it is an instrument in God’s hand (Jeremiah 25:9). Human foes are secondary causes; the primary cause is Judah’s persistent sin (2 Chronicles 36:15-17). and only wounded men remained in their tents Picture a battlefield with nothing but injured soldiers left. Even this crippled remnant would be enough for God’s purpose. Comparable imagery appears in Amos 3:12 and Isaiah 10:33-34, where a shattered force or remnant still accomplishes judgment because the LORD empowers it. they would still get up and burn this city down Wounded Babylonians—men who should be powerless—would nevertheless rise to torch Jerusalem. The message: once God decrees destruction, no human calculation can avert it (Jeremiah 21:10; 34:22). This was literally fulfilled when the Babylonians burned the city and temple (Jeremiah 39:8; 52:13; 2 Kings 25:9; 2 Chronicles 36:19). summary Jeremiah 37:10 insists that God’s judgment on Jerusalem is unstoppable. Even an impossible military triumph would not spare the city; God would still employ the feeblest enemy soldiers to carry out His word. The verse underscores divine sovereignty, the certainty of prophetic warning, and the futility of trusting human strategies over humble repentance and obedience. Verse 10. - Even if the Jews had defeated the whole Chaldean army, and there remained but a group of sorely wounded men, these in their weakness would be enabled to carry out God's sure purpose. But wounded men hardly brings out the force of the Hebrew; the word rendered "men" is emphatic, and expresses paucity of numbers, and that rendered "wounded" is, literally, pierced through.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Indeed,כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you were to strike down הִכִּיתֶ֞ם (hik·kî·ṯem) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike the entire כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every army חֵ֤יל (ḥêl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength of the Chaldeans כַּשְׂדִּים֙ (kaś·dîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab that is fighting הַנִּלְחָמִ֣ים (han·nil·ḥā·mîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against you אִתְּכֶ֔ם (’it·tə·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among and only wounded מְדֻקָּרִ֑ים (mə·ḏuq·qā·rîm) Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1856: To stab, to starve, to revile men אֲנָשִׁ֖ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person remained וְנִ֨שְׁאֲרוּ (wə·niš·’ă·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant in their tents, בְּאָהֳלוֹ֙ (bə·’ā·ho·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent they would still get up יָק֔וּמוּ (yā·qū·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and burn this הַזֹּ֖את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֥יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement down.” וְשָֽׂרְפ֛וּ (wə·śā·rə·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8313: To be, on fire Links Jeremiah 37:10 NIVJeremiah 37:10 NLT Jeremiah 37:10 ESV Jeremiah 37:10 NASB Jeremiah 37:10 KJV Jeremiah 37:10 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 37:10 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 37:10 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 37:10 French Bible Jeremiah 37:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 37:10 For though you had struck the whole (Jer.) |
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