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They scoffed at the prophets until the LORD’s anger could no longer be restrained and nothing could be done. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against his people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/36.htm">King James Bible</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/36.htm">New King James Version</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against His people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of Yahweh arose against His people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But they kept mocking the messengers of God and despising His words and scoffing at His prophets until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy or healing. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But they kept ridiculing God’s messengers, despising his words, and scoffing at his prophets, until the LORD’s wrath was so stirred up against his people that there was no remedy. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But they kept ridiculing God&#8217s messengers, despising His words, and scoffing at His prophets, until the LORD&#8217s wrath was so stirred up against His people that there was no remedy. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of Jehovah arose against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the people only laughed and insulted these prophets. They ignored what the LORD God was trying to tell them, until he finally became so angry that nothing could stop him from punishing Judah and Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But they mocked God's messengers, despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until the LORD became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> But they made fun of God's messengers, ignoring his words and laughing at his prophets, until at last the LORD's anger against his people was so great that there was no escape. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> but they mocked God's messengers, despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until there was no remedy for the wrath of the LORD that arose to punish his people. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/36.htm">NET Bible</a> But they mocked God's messengers, despised his warnings, and ridiculed his prophets. Finally the LORD got very angry at his people and there was no one who could prevent his judgment. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, until there was no remedy. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/36.htm">World English Bible</a> but they mocked the messengers of God, despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until Yahweh’s wrath arose against his people, until there was no remedy. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but they are mocking at the messengers of God, and despising His words, and acting deceitfully with His prophets, until the going up of the fury of YHWH against His people—until there is no healing. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they are mocking at the messengers of God, and despising His words, and acting deceitfully with His prophets, till the going up of the fury of Jehovah against His people -- till there is no healing. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For they will be mocking upon the messengers of God, and despising his words, and scoffing at his prophets, even to the bringing up the wrath of Jehovah against his people, even to no healing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused the prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, and there was no remedy. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But they ridiculed the messengers of God, and they gave little weight to his words, and they mocked the prophets, until the fury of the Lord ascended against his people, and there was no remedy. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/36.htm">New American Bible</a> But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words, and scoffed at his prophets, until the LORD’s anger against his people blazed up beyond remedy. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words, and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against his people became so great that there was no remedy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But they laughed at the messengers of the LORD and despised their words and mocked his prophets until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they were laughing at the Messengers of LORD JEHOVAH, and scorning their words and laughing at his Prophets, until the anger of LORD JEHOVAH arose among his people until there was no healing for them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but they mocked the messengers of God, and despised His words, and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Nevertheless they sneered at his messengers, and set at nought his words, and mocked his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord rose up against his people, till there was no remedy. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=10059" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/36.htm">The Fall of Jerusalem</a> 15Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. 16<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">But they</a> <a href="/hebrew/3931.htm" title="3931: mal·‘i·ḇîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To jest. A primitive root; to deride.">mocked</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: bə·mal·’ă·ḵê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">the messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/959.htm" title="959: ū·ḇō·w·zîm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To despise. A primitive root; to disesteem.">despising</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">His words</a> <a href="/hebrew/8591.htm" title="8591: ū·mit·ta‘·tə·‘îm (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To cheat, to maltreat. A primitive root; to cheat; by analogy, to maltreat.">and scoffing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: bin·ḇi·’āw (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">at His prophets,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ḥă·maṯ- (N-fsc) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">the wrath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: bə·‘am·mōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">against His people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ă·lō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">was stirred up</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: lə·’ên (Prep-l:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">beyond</a> <a href="/hebrew/4832.htm" title="4832: mar·pê (N-ms) -- From rapha'; properly, curative, i.e. Literally a medicine, or a cure; figuratively deliverance, or placidity.">remedy.</a> 17So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/25-4.htm">Jeremiah 25:4-7</a> And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ ... <a href="/jeremiah/7-25.htm">Jeremiah 7:25-26</a> From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13-15</a> Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. / They rejected His statutes and the covenant He had made with their fathers, as well as the decrees He had given them. They pursued worthless idols and became worthless themselves, going after the surrounding nations that the LORD had commanded them not to imitate. <a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26-30</a> But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. ... <a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9-11</a> These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” <a href="/ezekiel/8-17.htm">Ezekiel 8:17-18</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Is it not enough for the house of Judah to commit the abominations they are practicing here, that they must also fill the land with violence and continually provoke Me to anger? Look, they are even putting the branch to their nose! / Therefore I will respond with wrath. I will not look on them with pity, nor will I spare them. Although they shout loudly in My ears, I will not listen to them.” <a href="/zechariah/7-11.htm">Zechariah 7:11-12</a> But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34-37</a> Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. ... <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51-52</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— <a href="/hebrews/3-7.htm">Hebrews 3:7-11</a> Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ... <a href="/jeremiah/44-4.htm">Jeremiah 44:4-6</a> Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ / But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods. / Therefore My wrath and anger poured out and burned in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, so that they have become the desolate ruin they are today. <a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Isaiah 65:2-3</a> All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, / to a people who continually provoke Me to My face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, <a href="/luke/11-47.htm">Luke 11:47-51</a> Woe to you! For you build tombs for the prophets, but it was your fathers who killed them. / So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. / Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:15-16</a> who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, / hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-31</a> Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, / in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.mocked<a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">2 Chronicles 30:10</a> So the posts passed from city to city through the country of Ephraim and Manasseh even unto Zebulun: but they laughed them to scorn, and mocked them.<a href="/psalms/35-16.htm">Psalm 35:16</a> With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.<a href="/isaiah/28-22.htm">Isaiah 28:22</a> Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.despised<a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-30</a> Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; … <a href="/luke/16-14.htm">Luke 16:14</a> And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.<a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Acts 13:41</a> Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.misused<a href="/jeremiah/32-3.htm">Jeremiah 32:3</a> For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;<a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6</a> Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire.<a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a> Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.the wrath<a href="/psalms/74-1.htm">Psalm 74:1</a> Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?<a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Psalm 79:1-5</a> A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps… till<a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Proverbs 6:15</a> Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.<a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a> He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.remedy [heb] healing <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-14.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-3.htm">Despising</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-12.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-19.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/18-15.htm">Laughing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-2.htm">Making</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-13.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-13.htm">Remedy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-14.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-15.htm">Scoffed</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Scoffing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-25.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-27.htm">Acting</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/job/6-15.htm">Deceitfully</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-2.htm">Despising</a> <a href="/esther/1-12.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Healing</a> <a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/job/12-4.htm">Laughing</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Making</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/ezra/1-5.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Remedy</a> <a href="/ezra/1-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-10.htm">Scoffed</a> <a href="/job/34-7.htm">Scoffing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-20.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/ezra/9-6.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-21.htm">Words</a> <a href="/ezra/5-12.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 36</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">Jehoahaz succeeding, is deposed by Pharaoh, and carried into Egypt</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-5.htm">Jehoiakim reigning ill, is carried bound into Babylon</a> 9. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-9.htm">Jehoiachin succeeding, reigns ill, and is brought into Babylon</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-11.htm">Zedekiah succeeding, reigns ill, despite the prophets, and rebels against Nebuchadnezzar</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">Jerusalem, for the sins of the priests and the people, is wholly destroyed</a> 22. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">The proclamation of Cyrus</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Throughout the Old Testament, prophets were sent by God to deliver His messages, often calling for repentance and warning of impending judgment. The mocking of these messengers reflects a hardened heart and a refusal to heed divine warnings. This behavior is reminiscent of the treatment of prophets like Jeremiah, who faced ridicule and persecution (<a href="/jeremiah/20-7.htm">Jeremiah 20:7-8</a>). The rejection of God's messengers is a recurring theme, seen also in the New Testament with the rejection of Jesus and His apostles (<a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a>).despising His words Despising God's words indicates a deep-seated contempt for divine instruction and guidance. The words of God, delivered through the prophets, were meant to guide, correct, and lead the people back to righteousness. However, the people of Judah chose to ignore and belittle these words, demonstrating a lack of reverence and fear of the Lord. This attitude is contrasted with the biblical call to treasure God's word (<a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a>) and to live by it (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a>). The rejection of God's words ultimately leads to spiritual decay and judgment.and scoffing at His prophets Scoffing at the prophets signifies a dismissive and scornful attitude towards those who were chosen to convey God's messages. Prophets like Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah often faced opposition and ridicule from the very people they were sent to help. This scoffing is indicative of a broader cultural and spiritual decline, where the sacred is treated with disdain. The New Testament echoes this sentiment, warning that in the last days, scoffers will come, following their own desires (<a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3</a>).until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up The phrase underscores the consequence of persistent disobedience and rebellion. God's wrath is not arbitrary but is a response to the continuous rejection of His covenant and commands. The stirring up of God's wrath is a theme seen throughout the Old Testament, where divine patience eventually gives way to judgment when repentance is absent. This is evident in the Babylonian exile, where Judah's persistent sin led to their downfall (<a href="/2_kings/24-20.htm">2 Kings 24:20</a>). The concept of divine wrath serves as a sobering reminder of God's holiness and justice.beyond remedy This phrase indicates a point of no return, where the opportunity for repentance and restoration has been exhausted. The idea of being beyond remedy is a tragic outcome of persistent sin and rebellion. It reflects the severity of Judah's spiritual condition, where despite numerous warnings and opportunities to repent, they continued in their ways. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where the unpardonable sin is described as a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (<a href="/mark/3-29.htm">Mark 3:29</a>). It serves as a warning of the dangers of hardening one's heart against God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/messengers_of_god.htm">Messengers of God</a> These are the prophets and leaders sent by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. They were often met with resistance and hostility. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a> The inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Israel, who repeatedly turned away from God and His commandments, leading to their eventual downfall. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> Individuals chosen by God to convey His warnings and guidance. They were often rejected and ridiculed by the people they were sent to help. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wrath_of_the_lord.htm">The Wrath of the LORD</a> This refers to God's righteous anger and judgment against persistent sin and rebellion. It ultimately led to the Babylonian exile. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_babylonian_exile.htm">The Babylonian Exile</a> The event where the people of Judah were conquered and taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their disobedience and rejection of God's word.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejection.htm">The Consequences of Rejection</a> Ignoring God's messengers leads to severe consequences. Just as Judah faced exile, persistent disobedience in our lives can lead to spiritual desolation. <a href="/topical/t/the_patience_of_god.htm">The Patience of God</a> God is patient and sends multiple warnings before judgment. We should be attentive to His voice and respond promptly to His guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_leaders.htm">The Role of Prophets and Leaders</a> God uses individuals to speak truth into our lives. We should respect and heed the counsel of godly leaders and teachers. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_hardening_hearts.htm">The Danger of Hardening Hearts</a> Continual rejection of God's word can lead to a hardened heart, making it difficult to repent and return to Him. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_repentance.htm">The Urgency of Repentance</a> There is a point where it may be too late to turn back. We must seize the opportunity to repent and align ourselves with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 36</a> <a href="/q/why_did_babylon_conquer_judah.htm">What led to Babylon's conquest of Judah?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_mocking_god.htm">What is the meaning of mocking God?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_'baldhead'_an_insult_then.htm">Why was "baldhead" considered an insult in Elisha's time?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_invasions_succeed_if_god_is_angry.htm">Psalm 76:7: If “none can stand” before God’s anger, how do we explain the numerous successful invasions of Judah documented in biblical and extrabiblical records? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) But they mocked.--And they were mocking, mal'ibim; only here (an Aramaism).Misused.--Mitta'te'im, only here. Derided, strictly, stammered. Another form of this verb occurs in <a href="/genesis/27-12.htm" title="My father peradventure will feel me, and I shall seem to him as a deceiver; and I shall bring a curse on me, and not a blessing.">Genesis 27:12</a>. (Comp. for the fact <a href="/context/isaiah/28-9.htm" title="Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.">Isaiah 28:9-14</a>; Ezekiel 33, 30; <a href="/jeremiah/17-15.htm" title="Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.">Jeremiah 17:15</a>; <a href="/context/jeremiah/20-7.htm" title="O LORD, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and have prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocks me.">Jeremiah 20:7-8</a>.)Till there was no remedy.--Healing; i.e., deliverance, ??????? (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm" title="And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease.">2Chronicles 21:18</a>). God is said to heal, when he averts calamity (<a href="/2_chronicles/30-20.htm" title="And the LORD listened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.">2Chronicles 30:20</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - No remedy (comp. our <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">2 Chronicles 21:18</a>; <a href="/proverbs/6-15.htm">Proverbs 6:15</a>; <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm">Jeremiah 8:15</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/14-19.htm">Jeremiah 14:19</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/33-6.htm">Jeremiah 33:6</a>; <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> [3:20]). <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But they וַיִּֽהְי֤וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be mocked מַלְעִבִים֙ (mal·‘i·ḇîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3931.htm">Strong's 3931: </a> To deride the messengers בְּמַלְאֲכֵ֣י (bə·mal·’ă·ḵê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative despising וּבוֹזִ֣ים (ū·ḇō·w·zîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_959.htm">Strong's 959: </a> To disesteem His words דְּבָרָ֔יו (də·ḇā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause and scoffing וּמִֽתַּעְתְּעִ֖ים (ū·mit·ta‘·tə·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8591.htm">Strong's 8591: </a> To cheat, to maltreat at His prophets, בִּנְבִאָ֑יו (bin·ḇi·’āw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet until עַ֠ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the wrath חֲמַת־ (ḥă·maṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> Heat, anger, poison of the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel against His people בְּעַמּ֖וֹ (bə·‘am·mōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock was stirred up עֲל֧וֹת (‘ă·lō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively beyond לְאֵ֥ין (lə·’ên) Preposition-l | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle remedy. מַרְפֵּֽא׃ (mar·pê) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4832.htm">Strong's 4832: </a> Curative, a medicine, a cure, deliverance, placidity <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 36:16 But they mocked the messengers of God (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 36:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 36:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 36:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 36:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>