“Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
28:12 This - This doctrine. The rest - The only way, in which you will find rest.
28:13 Here a little - As this method has been used and was altogether necessary for them; so it still is, and for the future shall be. As they were children in understanding, they shall still continue to be such; they shall be ever learning, and never come to the knowledge of the truth. That - This will be the event, or consequence of their sin: they will fall backward, which is the worst, and most dangerous way of falling; and so be broken to pieces.
28:15 Said - In your hearts. We - We are as safe from death, and hell, or the grave, as if they had entered into covenant with us. The scourge - The judgment of God. Through - The land. For - We shall secure ourselves by lying and dissimulation.
28:16 Therefore - Because your refuges are so vain, and deceitful; therefore I will direct you to a surer refuge, which God hath laid in Zion. But if you despise that refuge; then know, that I will lay judgment to the line, &c. I lay - I have promised it, and will, in the fulness of time, perform it. In Zion - In my church. A foundation - Upon which I will build my church. A stone - The Messiah. Tried - Which I have tried, and approved as every way sufficient. Corner - stone - Uniting the several parts of the building together. Sure - Upon whom you may securely rest. Believeth - This promise. Shall not - Hastily catch at any way of escaping danger, but shall patiently wait upon God in his way, 'till he deliver him.
ΒΆ Wherefore heare the worde of the Lord, yee scornefull men, that rule this people which is in Ierusalem.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give ear then to the word of the Lord, you men of pride, the rulers of this people in Jerusalem:
- Basic English Bible
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
- Webster's Bible
Therefore hear the word of Yahweh, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:
- World English Bible
Therefore, hear a word of Jehovah, ye men of scorning, Ruling this people that [is] in Jerusalem.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible