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Jeremiah 42:21

Jeremiah 42:22-1964 bbe — And now be certain that you will come to your end by the sword and by being short of food and by disease, in the place…

Bible in Basic English

"And now be certain that you will come to your end by the sword and by being short of food and by disease, in the place to which you are pleased to go for a living-place."

— Jeremiah 42:22-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

19

The Lord has said about you, O last of Judah, Go not into Egypt: be certain that I have given witness to you this day.

20

For you have been acting with deceit in your hearts; for you sent me to the Lord your God, saying, Make prayer for us to the Lord our God, and give us word of everything he may say, and we will do it.

21

And this day I have made it clear to you, and you have not given ear to the voice of the Lord your God in anything for which he has sent me to you.

22

And now be certain that you will come to your end by the sword and by being short of food and by disease, in the place to which you are pleased to go for a living-place.

Jeremiah 42:22-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:22-1964 say?
Jeremiah 42:22-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And now be certain that you will come to your end by the sword and by being short of food and by disease, in the place to which you are pleased to go for a living-place.”
Where is Jeremiah 42:22-1964 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 42:22-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, verses 22–1964.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 42:22-1964.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:22-1964 in?
Jeremiah 42:22-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 42:22-1964?
Jeremiah 42:22-1964 reads (BBE): “And now be certain that you will come to your end by the sword and by being short of food and by disease, in the place to which you are pleased to go for a living-place.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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