Jeremiah 24:10
Jeremiah 24:10 in Multiple Translations
And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’”
And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers.
And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers.
And I will send the sword, and need of food, and disease, among them till they are all cut off from the land which I gave to them and to their fathers.
I'm going to attack them with war and famine and plague, until they're completely wiped out from the country that I gave to them and their forefathers.
And I will sende the sworde, the famine, and the pestilence among them, till they bee consumed out of the land, that I gaue vnto them and to their fathers.
And I have sent against them the sword, The famine and the pestilence, Till their consumption from off the ground, That I gave to them and to their fathers!
I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence among them, until they are consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.’”
And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they are consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.
And I will send among them the sword, and the famine, and the pestilence: till they be consumed out of the land which I gave to them, and their fathers.
And I will cause them to experience wars and famines and diseases, until they have disappeared from this land which I gave to them and to their ancestors.’”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 24:10
Study Notes — Jeremiah 24:10
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 24:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 24:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 24:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 24:10
Context — The Good and Bad Figs
10And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’”
Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 51:19 | These pairs have befallen you: devastation and destruction, famine and sword. Who will grieve for you? Who can comfort you? |
| 2 | Ezekiel 5:12–17 | A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. And when My anger is spent and I have vented My wrath against them, I will be appeased. And when I have spent My wrath on them, they will know that I, the LORD, in My zeal have spoken. I will make you a ruin and a disgrace among the nations around you, in the sight of all who pass by. So you will be a reproach and a taunt, a warning and a horror to the nations around you, when I execute judgments against you in anger, wrath, and raging fury. I, the LORD, have spoken. When I shower you with the deadly arrows of famine and destruction that I will send to destroy you, I will intensify the famine against you and cut off your supply of food. I will send famine and wild beasts against you, and they will leave you childless. Plague and bloodshed will sweep through you, and I will bring a sword against you. I, the LORD, have spoken.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 16:4 | “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 19:7 | And in this place I will ruin the plans of Judah and Jerusalem. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hands of those who seek their lives, and I will give their carcasses as food to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 7:15 | The sword is outside; plague and famine are within. Those in the country will die by the sword, and those in the city will be devoured by famine and plague. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 5:12 | They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 14:12–21 | And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. Or if I bring a sword against that land and say, ‘Let a sword pass through it,’ so that I cut off from it both man and beast, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered. Or if I send a plague into that land and pour out My wrath upon it through bloodshed, cutting off from it both man and beast, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? |
| 8 | Jeremiah 34:17 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed Me; you have not proclaimed freedom, each man for his brother and for his neighbor. So now I proclaim freedom for you, declares the LORD—freedom to fall by sword, by plague, and by famine! I will make you a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 27:8 | As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. |
| 10 | Ezekiel 6:12–14 | He who is far off will die by the plague, he who is near will fall by the sword, and he who remains will die by famine. So I will vent My fury upon them. Then you will know that I am the LORD, when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the mountaintops, and under every green tree and leafy oak—the places where they offered fragrant incense to all their idols. I will stretch out My hand against them, and wherever they live I will make the land a desolate waste, from the wilderness to Diblah. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” |
Jeremiah 24:10 Summary
[Jeremiah 24:10 tells us that God will send judgment on His people because of their disobedience, using 'sword, famine, and plague' to correct them, just like a loving parent disciplines their child, as seen in Hebrews 12:6. This verse reminds us that God is holy and just, and that sin has consequences, but it also points us to the importance of repentance and forgiveness, as offered in 1 John 1:9. By examining our own hearts and aligning ourselves with God's will, we can avoid His judgment and experience His love and mercy instead.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'sword, famine, and plague' in Jeremiah 24:10?
The 'sword, famine, and plague' refer to the judgments that God will bring upon His people as a result of their disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:21-22 and Leviticus 26:25, which list similar punishments for disobedience.
Why does God say He will make them 'perish from the land' in Jeremiah 24:10?
God says He will make them perish from the land because of their persistent rebellion against Him, as stated in Jeremiah 11:10, and their refusal to listen to His prophets, as seen in Jeremiah 25:4-7.
Is Jeremiah 24:10 still relevant today?
Yes, Jeremiah 24:10 is still relevant today as it reminds us of God's judgment on sin and disobedience, as seen in Romans 6:23, and the importance of obedience to God's commands, as stated in 1 John 2:3-4.
How does Jeremiah 24:10 relate to God's love and mercy?
Jeremiah 24:10 may seem to contradict God's love and mercy, but it actually demonstrates His holiness and justice, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin, while also pointing to the need for repentance and forgiveness, as offered in 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can examine my own heart to ensure I am not rebelling against God's commands, and what steps can I take to align myself with His will?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment with His love and mercy, and what does this mean for my daily life and relationships?
- In what ways can I be a witness to others of God's holiness and justice, while also sharing the message of His love and forgiveness?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing the consequences of sin, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration in those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 24:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:10
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 24:10
Sermons on Jeremiah 24:10
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The Power of His Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revelation of God's presence in our lives. She highlights the importance of being honest before God and allowing Him to revea |
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Job by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job from the Bible. He highlights the various trials and tribulations that Job faced, including the loss of his possessions, the |
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Prophecy of Jesus by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline and fall of the Roman Empire and draws parallels to the current state of society. He identifies five factors that contributed to t |
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Power With God Exemplified in Noah by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of having power with God, as exemplified by Noah, who stood alone in a corrupt world and maintained a heart relationship with the Lord. |
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Power With God Exemplified in Daniel by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Daniel as a model of spiritual distinctiveness and power with God, contrasting him with other biblical figures like Noah and Job. He |



