Jeremiah 1:12
KonteksNETBible | Then the Lord said, “You have observed correctly. This means 1 I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out.” 2 |
NASB © biblegateway Jer 1:12 |
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it." |
HCSB | The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it." |
LEB | Then the LORD said to me, "Right. I am watching to make sure that my words come true." |
NIV © biblegateway Jer 1:12 |
The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled." |
ESV | Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it." |
NRSV © bibleoremus Jer 1:12 |
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it." |
REB | “You are right,” said the LORD to me, “for I am on the watch to carry out my threat.” |
NKJV © biblegateway Jer 1:12 |
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word." |
KJV | Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. |
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NASB © biblegateway Jer 1:12 |
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HEBREW |
NETBible | Then the Lord said, “You have observed correctly. This means 1 I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out.” 2 |
NET Notes |
1 tn This represents the Hebrew particle (כִּי, ki) that is normally rendered “for” or “because.” The particle here is meant to give the significance of the vision, not the rationale for the statement “you have observed correctly.” 2 tn Heb “watching over my word to do it.” 2 sn There is a play on the Hebrew word for “almond tree” (שָׁקֵד, shaqed), which blossoms in January/February and is the harbinger of spring, and the Hebrew word for “watching” (שֹׁקֵד, shoqed), which refers to someone watching over someone or something in preparation for action. The play on words announces the certainty and imminence of the |