Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsCursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently; and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood.
Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed.
Cursed is he who is doing the work of Jehovah slothfully, And cursed is he Who is withholding his sword from blood.
Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood!
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old TestamentJeremiah — The weeping prophet of Judah's final generation — 627 BC call under Josiah to the 586 BC fall of Jerusalem and into Egyptian exile. Fifty-two chapters of lament, confrontation, and covenant promise, with the New Covenant glimpsed at the book's theological apex.
- Author
- Jeremiah, son of Hilkiah, of the priestly family of Anathoth (1:1); Baruch the scribe assisted with dictation (36:4, 45:1)
- Date
- Ministry c. 627–580 BC; book compiled during and after the 586 BC exile