Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
the Week of Proper 11 / Ordinary 16
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Read the Bible
English Standard Version
Jeremiah 47:7
How can it be quiet when the Lord has given it a charge? Against Ashkelon and against the seashore he has appointed it."
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Clarke's Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- AmericanEncyclopedias:
- InternationalParallel Translations
Christian Standard Bible®
How can it restwhen the Lord has given it a command?He has assigned itagainst Ashkelon and the shore of the sea.
How can it restwhen the Lord has given it a command?He has assigned itagainst Ashkelon and the shore of the sea.
Hebrew Names Version
How can you be quiet, seeing the LORD has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there has he appointed it.
How can you be quiet, seeing the LORD has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there has he appointed it.
King James Version
How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
How can it be quiet, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
New American Standard Bible
"How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the sea shore— There He has summoned it."
"How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the sea shore— There He has summoned it."
New Century Version
But how can his sword rest when the Lord has given it a command? He has ordered it to attack Ashkelon and the seacoast."
But how can his sword rest when the Lord has given it a command? He has ordered it to attack Ashkelon and the seacoast."
Amplified Bible
"How can His sword be quiet When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the [whole Philistine] seashore There He has assigned it."
"How can His sword be quiet When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the [whole Philistine] seashore There He has assigned it."
World English Bible
How can you be quiet, seeing Yahweh has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there has he appointed it.
How can you be quiet, seeing Yahweh has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there has he appointed it.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Howe can it cease, seeing the Lorde hath giuen it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea banke? euen there hath he appointed it.
Howe can it cease, seeing the Lorde hath giuen it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea banke? euen there hath he appointed it.
Legacy Standard Bible
How can it be quiet?Yahweh has given it a command;Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast—There He has assigned it."
How can it be quiet?Yahweh has given it a command;Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast—There He has assigned it."
Berean Standard Bible
How can it rest when the LORD has commanded it? He has appointed it against Ashkelon and the shore of its coastland."
How can it rest when the LORD has commanded it? He has appointed it against Ashkelon and the shore of its coastland."
Contemporary English Version
But how can my sword rest, when I have commanded it to attack Ashkelon and the seacoast?
But how can my sword rest, when I have commanded it to attack Ashkelon and the seacoast?
Complete Jewish Bible
But how can you be still? For Adonai has given it orders against Ashkelon, against the seacoast; he has assigned it its task there.
But how can you be still? For Adonai has given it orders against Ashkelon, against the seacoast; he has assigned it its task there.
Darby Translation
How shouldest thou be quiet?—For Jehovah hath given it a charge: against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore, there hath he appointed it.
How shouldest thou be quiet?—For Jehovah hath given it a charge: against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore, there hath he appointed it.
Easy-to-Read Version
But how can the sword of the Lord rest? The Lord gave it a command. He commanded it to attack the city of Ashkelon and the seacoast."
But how can the sword of the Lord rest? The Lord gave it a command. He commanded it to attack the city of Ashkelon and the seacoast."
George Lamsa Translation
How can it be quiet, when the LORD has given it a charge against Ashkalon and against the coastal cities? For against these places he has decreed punishment.
How can it be quiet, when the LORD has given it a charge against Ashkalon and against the coastal cities? For against these places he has decreed punishment.
Good News Translation
But how can it rest, when I have given it work to do? I have commanded it to attack Ashkelon and the people who live on the coast."
But how can it rest, when I have given it work to do? I have commanded it to attack Ashkelon and the people who live on the coast."
Lexham English Bible
How can you be quiet when Yahweh has given an order to it? Against Ashkelon and against the shore of the sea, there he has appointed it."
How can you be quiet when Yahweh has given an order to it? Against Ashkelon and against the shore of the sea, there he has appointed it."
Literal Translation
How can you be quiet, since Jehovah has given it a command? He has set it there against Ashkelon, and against the seashore.
How can you be quiet, since Jehovah has given it a command? He has set it there against Ashkelon, and against the seashore.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But how can it ceasse, when the LORDE himselff hath geuen it a charge agaynst Ascalon, and raysed it vp agaynst the cities off the see coast?
But how can it ceasse, when the LORDE himselff hath geuen it a charge agaynst Ascalon, and raysed it vp agaynst the cities off the see coast?
American Standard Version
How canst thou be quiet, seeing Jehovah hath given thee a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there hath he appointed it.
How canst thou be quiet, seeing Jehovah hath given thee a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there hath he appointed it.
Bible in Basic English
How is it possible for it to be quiet, seeing that the Lord has given it orders? against Ashkelon and against the sea-land he has given it directions.
How is it possible for it to be quiet, seeing that the Lord has given it orders? against Ashkelon and against the sea-land he has given it directions.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
How canst thou be quiet? for the LORD hath given it a charge; against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there hath He appointed it.
How canst thou be quiet? for the LORD hath given it a charge; against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there hath He appointed it.
King James Version (1611)
How can it bee quiet, seeing the Lord hath giuen it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shoare? there hath he appointed it.
How can it bee quiet, seeing the Lord hath giuen it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shoare? there hath he appointed it.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But how can it ceasse, when the Lord him selfe hath geuen it a charge against Ascalon, and raysed it vp against the cities of the sea coast?
But how can it ceasse, when the Lord him selfe hath geuen it a charge against Ascalon, and raysed it vp against the cities of the sea coast?
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And all the leaders of the host that was in the country, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Godolias governor in the land, and they committed to him the men and their wives, whom Nabuchodonosor had not removed to Babylon.
And all the leaders of the host that was in the country, they and their men, heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Godolias governor in the land, and they committed to him the men and their wives, whom Nabuchodonosor had not removed to Babylon.
English Revised Version
How canst thou be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given thee a charge? against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore, there hath he appointed it.
How canst thou be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given thee a charge? against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore, there hath he appointed it.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Hou schal it reste, whanne the Lord comaundide to it ayens Ascalon, and ayens the see coostis therof, and there hath seide to it?
Hou schal it reste, whanne the Lord comaundide to it ayens Ascalon, and ayens the see coostis therof, and there hath seide to it?
Update Bible Version
How can you be quiet, seeing Yahweh has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there he has appointed it.
How can you be quiet, seeing Yahweh has given you a charge? Against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore, there he has appointed it.
Webster's Bible Translation
How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
New English Translation
But how can it rest when I, the Lord , have given it orders? I have ordered it to attack the people of Ashkelon and the seacoast.
But how can it rest when I, the Lord , have given it orders? I have ordered it to attack the people of Ashkelon and the seacoast.
New King James Version
How can it be quiet, Seeing the LORD has given it a charge Against Ashkelon and against the seashore? There He has appointed it."
How can it be quiet, Seeing the LORD has given it a charge Against Ashkelon and against the seashore? There He has appointed it."
New Living Translation
"But how can it be still when the Lord has sent it on a mission? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed."
"But how can it be still when the Lord has sent it on a mission? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed."
New Life Bible
How can it be quiet, when the Lord has given it work to do? He has sent it against Ashkelon and against the land by the sea."
How can it be quiet, when the Lord has given it work to do? He has sent it against Ashkelon and against the land by the sea."
New Revised Standard
How can it be quiet, when the Lord has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seashore— there he has appointed it.
How can it be quiet, when the Lord has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seashore— there he has appointed it.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
How, can it be quiet, when, Yahweh, hath given it a charge, - against Ashkelon and against the shore of the sea? There, hath he appointed it!
How, can it be quiet, when, Yahweh, hath given it a charge, - against Ashkelon and against the shore of the sea? There, hath he appointed it!
Douay-Rheims Bible
How shall it be quiet, when the Lord hath given it a charge against Ascalon, and against the countries thereof by the sea side, and there hath made an appointment for it?
How shall it be quiet, when the Lord hath given it a charge against Ascalon, and against the countries thereof by the sea side, and there hath made an appointment for it?
Revised Standard Version
How can it be quiet, when the LORD has given it a charge? Against Ash'kelon and against the seashore he has appointed it."
How can it be quiet, when the LORD has given it a charge? Against Ash'kelon and against the seashore he has appointed it."
Young's Literal Translation
How shall it be quiet, And Jehovah hath given a charge to it, Against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? There hath He appointed it!'
How shall it be quiet, And Jehovah hath given a charge to it, Against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? There hath He appointed it!'
THE MESSAGE
"But how can it quit when I, God , command the action? I've ordered it to cut down Ashkelon and the seacoast."
"But how can it quit when I, God , command the action? I've ordered it to cut down Ashkelon and the seacoast."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast— There He has assigned it."
"How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast— There He has assigned it."
Contextual Overview
1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines, before Pharaoh struck down Gaza. 2 "Thus says the Lord : Behold, waters are rising out of the north, and shall become an overflowing torrent; they shall overflow the land and all that fills it, the city and those who dwell in it. Men shall cry out, and every inhabitant of the land shall wail. 3 At the noise of the stamping of the hoofs of his stallions, at the rushing of his chariots, at the rumbling of their wheels, the fathers look not back to their children, so feeble are their hands, 4 because of the day that is coming to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper that remains. For the Lord is destroying the Philistines, the remnant of the coastland of Caphtor. 5 Baldness has come upon Gaza; Ashkelon has perished. O remnant of their valley, how long will you gash yourselves? 6 Ah, sword of the Lord ! How long till you are quiet? Put yourself into your scabbard; rest and be still! 7 How can it be quiet when the Lord has given it a charge? Against Ashkelon and against the seashore he has appointed it."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
can it: Heb. canst not
the Lord: 1 Samuel 15:3, Isaiah 10:6, Isaiah 13:3, Isaiah 37:26, Isaiah 45:1-3, Isaiah 46:10, Isaiah 46:11, Ezekiel 14:17, Amos 3:6
the sea: Ezekiel 25:16, Zephaniah 2:6, Zephaniah 2:7
hath he: Micah 6:9
Reciprocal: Psalms 114:5 - General Isaiah 23:9 - Lord Isaiah 23:11 - the Lord Jeremiah 25:27 - because Jeremiah 34:17 - to the sword Ezekiel 21:3 - will draw Ezekiel 21:30 - Shall I cause it to return Ezekiel 33:2 - When I bring the sword upon a land Zephaniah 2:5 - Cherethites Zephaniah 2:12 - my Matthew 8:9 - Go
Cross-References
Genesis 35:27
And Jacob came to his father Isaac at Mamre, or Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had sojourned.
And Jacob came to his father Isaac at Mamre, or Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had sojourned.
Genesis 47:10
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from the presence of Pharaoh.
Genesis 47:23
Then Joseph said to the people, "Behold, I have this day bought you and your land for Pharaoh. Now here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.
Then Joseph said to the people, "Behold, I have this day bought you and your land for Pharaoh. Now here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.
Genesis 47:24
And at the harvests you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones."
And at the harvests you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones."
Exodus 12:32
Take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone, and bless me also!"
Take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone, and bless me also!"
Joshua 14:13
Then Joshua blessed him, and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.
Then Joshua blessed him, and he gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh for an inheritance.
1 Samuel 2:20
Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, "May the Lord give you children by this woman for the petition she asked of the Lord ." So then they would return to their home.
Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, and say, "May the Lord give you children by this woman for the petition she asked of the Lord ." So then they would return to their home.
2 Samuel 8:10
Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze.
Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for Hadadezer had often been at war with Toi. And Joram brought with him articles of silver, of gold, and of bronze.
2 Samuel 14:22
And Joab fell on his face to the ground and paid homage and blessed the king. And Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant."
And Joab fell on his face to the ground and paid homage and blessed the king. And Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant."
2 Samuel 19:39
Then all the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over. And the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own home.
Then all the people went over the Jordan, and the king went over. And the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his own home.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
How can it be quiet,.... There is no reason to believe it will, nor can it be expected that it should; to stop it is impossible, and to request that it might be stopped is in vain:
seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the seashore? for it had a commission from the Lord to destroy the inhabitants of Ashkelon, and other places, which lay still more towards the sea, as Joppa and Jamne; and indeed all Palestine lay on the coast of the Mediterranean sea:
there hath he appointed it; by an irreversible decree of his, in righteousness to punish the inhabitants of these places for their sins.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 47:7. How can it be quiet — This is the answer of the Sword. I am the officer of God's judgments, and he has given me a commission against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore; all the coast where the Philistines have their territories. The measure of their iniquities is full; and these God hath appointed this sword to ravage. The Philistines were ever the implacable enemies of the Jews, and the basest and worst of all idolaters. On these accounts the sword of the Lord had its commission against them; and it did its office most fearfully and effectually by the hand of the Chaldeans.
