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<a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/33.htm">New King James Version</a> “For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah, which have been pulled down to fortify against the siege mounds and the sword: <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel says concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah which have been torn down to make a defense against the assault ramps and the sword: <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah which are broken down to make a defense against the siege ramps and against the sword, <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defense against the siege mounds and against the sword, <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah which are torn down to make a defense against the siege ramps and against the sword, <a href="/amp/jeremiah/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah which are torn down to make a defense against the siege ramps and against the sword, <a href="/csb/jeremiah/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the houses of this city and the palaces of Judah’s kings, the ones torn down for defense against the assault ramps and the sword: <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the houses of this city and the palaces of Judah&#8217s kings, the ones torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword: <a href="/asv/jeremiah/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defence against the mounds and against the sword; <a href="/erv/jeremiah/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defence against the mounts, and against the sword: <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The houses in this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah have been torn down to be used against the dirt ramps and weapons of the Babylonians. This is what the LORD God of Israel says about this: <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> I, the LORD, the God of Israel, say that the houses of Jerusalem and the royal palace of Judah will be torn down as a result of the siege and the attack. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> For this is what the LORD God of Israel says about the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah that were torn down to defend against the siege ramps and the sword, <a href="/msb/jeremiah/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the palaces of the kings of Judah that have been torn down for defense against the siege ramps and the sword: <a href="/net/jeremiah/33.htm">NET Bible</a> For I, the LORD God of Israel, have something more to say about the houses in this city and the royal buildings which have been torn down for defenses against the siege ramps and military incursions of the Babylonians: <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defense against the mounds and against the sword; <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword; <a href="/web/jeremiah/33.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh, the God of Israel, says concerning the houses of this city and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defense against the mounds and against the sword: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For thus said YHWH, God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah that are broken down for the [siege] mounds, and for the tool; <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, that are broken down for the mounts, and for the tool; <a href="/slt/jeremiah/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, being torn away to the mounds and to the sword;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord the God of Israel to the houses of this city, and to the houses of the king of Juda, which rue destroyed, and to the bulwarks, and to the sword. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to the houses of this city, and to the houses of the king of Judah, which have been destroyed, and to the fortifications, and to the sword <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/33.htm">New American Bible</a> Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah, which are being torn down because of the siegeworks and the sword: <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah that were torn down to make a defense against the siege ramps and before the sword:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which the robbers have uprooted by the sword: <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For thus says LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel concerning the households of this city, the households of the Kings of Judea that bands of robbers uprooted by the sword:<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down for mounds, and for ramparts; <a href="/sep/jeremiah/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus saith the Lord concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the king of Juda, which have been pulled down for mounds and fortifications, <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/33-4.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/5k55c51ZGhs?start=10227" 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/jeremiah/33.htm">The Restoration of Israel</a> …3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. 4<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</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.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">about</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bāt·tê (N-mpc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the houses</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">of this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bāt·tê (N-mpc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and the palaces</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5422.htm" title="5422: han·nə·ṯu·ṣîm (Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To pull down, break down. A primitive root; to tear down.">that have been torn down</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for defense against</a> <a href="/hebrew/5550.htm" title="5550: has·sō·lə·lō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A mound. Or cowllah; active participle feminine of calal, but used passively; a military mound, i.e. Rampart of besiegers.">the siege ramps</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: he·ḥā·reḇ (Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">and the sword:</a> 5The Chaldeans are coming to fight and to fill those places with the corpses of the men I will strike down in My anger and in My wrath. I have hidden My face from this city because of all its wickedness.…<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="/isaiah/22-10.htm">Isaiah 22:10</a> You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. <a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">2 Kings 25:9</a> He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Nehemiah 2:3</a> and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” <a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Lamentations 2:7</a> The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. <a href="/ezekiel/26-4.htm">Ezekiel 26:4</a> They will destroy the walls of Tyre and demolish her towers. I will scrape the soil from her and make her a bare rock. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">2 Chronicles 36:19</a> Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. <a href="/isaiah/5-5.htm">Isaiah 5:5</a> Now I will tell you what I am about to do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be consumed; I will tear down its wall, and it will be trampled. <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a> Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7-8</a> then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ <a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Psalm 79:1</a> A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/luke/19-43.htm">Luke 19:43-44</a> For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.” <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a> “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/revelation/11-2.htm">Revelation 11:2</a> But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a> For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus said the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;thrown.<a href="/jeremiah/32-24.htm">Jeremiah 32:24</a> Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest it.<a href="/ezekiel/4-2.htm">Ezekiel 4:2</a> And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and cast a mount against it; set the camp also against it, and set battering rams against it round about.<a href="/ezekiel/21-22.htm">Ezekiel 21:22</a> At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/31-36.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm">City</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-32.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-24.htm">Mounds</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-24.htm">Mounts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-27.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Ramparts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-24.htm">Ramps</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-24.htm">Siege</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">Tool</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-22.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/33-20.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/nahum/2-5.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/nahum/2-5.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-7.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-5.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-31.htm">Mounds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-17.htm">Mounts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-8.htm">Ramparts</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-17.htm">Ramps</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-5.htm">Siege</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-4.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-30.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/genesis/4-22.htm">Tool</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-11.htm">Used</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 33</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/33-1.htm">God promises to the captivity a gracious return;</a> 9. <a href="/jeremiah/33-9.htm">a joyful state;</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/33-12.htm">a settled government;</a> 15. <a href="/jeremiah/33-15.htm">Christ the branch of righteousness;</a> 17. <a href="/jeremiah/33-17.htm">a continuance of kingdom and priesthood;</a> 19. <a href="/jeremiah/33-19.htm">and a stability of a blessed seed.</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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The LORD, Yahweh, is the covenant name of God, highlighting His relationship with Israel. This introduction is common in prophetic literature, underscoring that the message is not from the prophet's own mind but from God Himself. It establishes the seriousness and reliability of the prophecy.about the houses of this city The "city" refers to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. At this time, Jerusalem was under threat from Babylonian forces. The houses mentioned are likely those of the common people, which were significant in the urban landscape of ancient Jerusalem. Archaeological evidence shows that homes in Jerusalem were often built close together, forming a dense urban environment.and the palaces of the kings of Judah The palaces symbolize the political and royal authority in Judah. Historically, the kings of Judah, descendants of David, ruled from Jerusalem. The mention of palaces indicates the extent of the destruction and the desperation of the situation, as even royal structures were not spared. This reflects the fulfillment of earlier prophecies about the downfall of Judah due to its disobedience.that have been torn down for defense This phrase indicates a strategic military action. In ancient warfare, it was common to dismantle buildings to use the materials for fortifications. The tearing down of houses and palaces for defense suggests a dire situation where every resource was needed to protect the city from invaders.against the siege ramps and the sword Siege ramps were a common military tactic used by ancient armies to breach city walls. The Babylonians, known for their military prowess, employed such tactics effectively. The "sword" represents the violence and destruction brought by the invading army. This imagery connects to other biblical accounts of sieges, such as the Assyrian siege of Lachish, providing a vivid picture of the threat faced by Jerusalem. Theologically, this serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, as prophesied in earlier scriptures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who speaks through the prophet Jeremiah, emphasizing His authority and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet through whom God delivers His message. He is known for his prophecies during the time of Judah's decline and exile. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City (Jerusalem)</a> The capital of Judah, which is under siege and facing destruction due to the people's disobedience. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_palaces_of_the_kings_of_judah.htm">The Royal Palaces of the Kings of Judah</a> These represent the leadership and the ruling class of Judah, who have failed to lead the people in righteousness. 5. <a href="/topical/s/siege_ramps_and_the_sword.htm">Siege Ramps and the Sword</a> Symbols of the impending judgment and destruction brought by the Babylonian army as a consequence of Judah's sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a> God is sovereign over nations and uses events like sieges to execute His judgment. Understanding His sovereignty helps us trust His plans even in difficult times. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_disobedience.htm">Consequences of Disobedience</a> The destruction of Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls us to examine our own lives for areas of disobedience. <a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_judgment.htm">Hope Amidst Judgment</a> Despite the grim circumstances, God's messages through Jeremiah often include promises of restoration. This encourages us to hold onto hope and repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> The failure of Judah's leaders highlights the importance of godly leadership. We are called to pray for and support leaders who seek God's will. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The imagery of siege ramps and swords can remind us of the spiritual battles we face. We must be vigilant and equipped with God's armor (Ephesians 6).<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 33</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_jeremiah_31_with_jewish_divisions.htm">How do we reconcile Jeremiah 31's vision of a unified Israel with ongoing historical divisions among Jewish communities?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_advise_peace_in_a_pagan_land.htm">In Jeremiah 29:4-7, how can God instruct his people to settle peacefully in a pagan land while other passages command separation from foreign nations?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_judah's_judgment_unique.htm">(Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_israel's_other_names.htm">What are the different names for Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Concerning the houses of this city . . .--The words point to the incident which was the occasion of the prophecy. The houses referred to had either been destroyed by the invaders, or, more probably, by the besieged, in order to erect a counter-work against the "mounts" which the Chaldaeans had set against it. The "swords" (the word is translated by "axes" in <a href="/ezekiel/26-9.htm" title="And he shall set engines of war against your walls, and with his axes he shall break down your towers.">Ezekiel 26:9</a>) include tools used for breaking down walls.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 4-9. - The houses of Jerusalem, destroyed by the engines of the besiegers or filled with dead bodies, shall be restored; the captives shall be brought back; their sins shall be forgiven, and God be glorified. Verse 4. - By the mounts, and by the sword; rather, because of the mounds (see on Jeremiah 32:24) and because of the weapons of war. The latter are the warlike instruments used by the besiegers from their batteries or breastworks. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֨ה (ḵōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (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 the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say about עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the houses בָּתֵּי֙ (bāt·tê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֣יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement and the palaces בָּתֵּ֖י (bāt·tê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites that have been torn down הַנְּתֻצִ֕ים (han·nə·ṯu·ṣîm) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5422.htm">Strong's 5422: </a> To pull down, break down for defense against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the siege ramps הַסֹּלְל֖וֹת (has·sō·lə·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A military mound, rampart of besiegers and the sword: הֶחָֽרֶב׃ (he·ḥā·reḇ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Jeremiah 33:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-4.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 33:4 For thus says Yahweh the God (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 33:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 33:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/33-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 33:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 33:5" /></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>