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New Revised Standard
Jeremiah 1:12
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
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Christian Standard Bible®
The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over my word to accomplish it.”
The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over my word to accomplish it.”
Hebrew Names Version
Then said the LORD to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Then said the LORD to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
King James Version
Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
English Standard Version
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."
New Century Version
The Lord said to me, "You have seen correctly, because I am watching to make sure my words come true."
The Lord said to me, "You have seen correctly, because I am watching to make sure my words come true."
Amplified Bible
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it."
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it."
World English Bible
Then said Yahweh to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Then said Yahweh to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then saide the Lorde vnto me, Thou hast seene aright: for I will hasten my worde to performe it.
Then saide the Lorde vnto me, Thou hast seene aright: for I will hasten my worde to performe it.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to do it."
Then Yahweh said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to do it."
Berean Standard Bible
"You have observed correctly," said the LORD, "for I am watching over My word to accomplish it."
"You have observed correctly," said the LORD, "for I am watching over My word to accomplish it."
Contemporary English Version
"That's right," the Lord replied, "and I always rise early to keep a promise."
"That's right," the Lord replied, "and I always rise early to keep a promise."
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Adonai said to me, "You have seen well, because I am watching to fulfill my word."
Then Adonai said to me, "You have seen well, because I am watching to fulfill my word."
Darby Translation
And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am watchful over my word to perform it.
And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am watchful over my word to perform it.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord said to me, "You have seen very well, and I am watching to make sure that my message to you comes true."
The Lord said to me, "You have seen very well, and I am watching to make sure that my message to you comes true."
George Lamsa Translation
Then the LORD said to me, You have well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it.
Then the LORD said to me, You have well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it.
Good News Translation
"You are right," the Lord said, "and I am watching to see that my words come true."
"You are right," the Lord said, "and I am watching to see that my words come true."
Lexham English Bible
Then Yahweh said to me, "You did well to see, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
Then Yahweh said to me, "You did well to see, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
Literal Translation
Then Jehovah said to me, You have seen well; for I will watch over My Word to perform it.
Then Jehovah said to me, You have seen well; for I will watch over My Word to perform it.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sayde ye LORDE: thou hast sene right, for I will watch diligently vpon my worde, to perfourme it.
Then sayde ye LORDE: thou hast sene right, for I will watch diligently vpon my worde, to perfourme it.
American Standard Version
Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Bible in Basic English
Then the Lord said to me, You have seen well: for I keep watch over my word to give effect to it.
Then the Lord said to me, You have seen well: for I keep watch over my word to give effect to it.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then said the LORD unto me: 'Thou hast well seen; for I watch over My word to perform it.'
Then said the LORD unto me: 'Thou hast well seen; for I watch over My word to perform it.'
King James Version (1611)
Then said the Lord vnto me, Thou hast well seene: for I will hasten my word to performe it.
Then said the Lord vnto me, Thou hast well seene: for I will hasten my word to performe it.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then sayde the Lorde vnto me: thou hast seene ryght, for I wyll make haste speedyly vpon my worde to performe it.
Then sayde the Lorde vnto me: thou hast seene ryght, for I wyll make haste speedyly vpon my worde to performe it.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the Lord said to me, Thou hast well seen: for I have watched over my words to perform them.
And the Lord said to me, Thou hast well seen: for I have watched over my words to perform them.
English Revised Version
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Y seide, Y se a yerde wakynge. And the Lord seide to me, Thou hast seen wel, for Y schal wake on my word, to do it.
And Y seide, Y se a yerde wakynge. And the Lord seide to me, Thou hast seen wel, for Y schal wake on my word, to do it.
Update Bible Version
Then Yahweh said to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Then Yahweh said to me, You have well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then said the LORD to me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
Then said the LORD to me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
New English Translation
Then the Lord said, "You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out."
Then the Lord said, "You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out."
New King James Version
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word."
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word."
New Living Translation
And the Lord said, "That's right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans."
And the Lord said, "That's right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans."
New Life Bible
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching to see that My Word is completed."
Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching to see that My Word is completed."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said Yahweh unto me - Thou hast rightly seen, - for keeping watch, am I over my word to perform it.
Then said Yahweh unto me - Thou hast rightly seen, - for keeping watch, am I over my word to perform it.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to me: Thou hast seen well: for I will watch over my word to perform it.
And the Lord said to me: Thou hast seen well: for I will watch over my word to perform it.
Revised Standard Version
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it."
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto me, `Thou hast well seen: for I am watching over My word to do it.'
And Jehovah saith unto me, `Thou hast well seen: for I am watching over My word to do it.'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."
Contextual Overview
11 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree." 12 Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it." 13 The word of the Lord came to me a second time, saying, "What do you see?" And I said, "I see a boiling pot, tilted away from the north." 14 Then the Lord said to me: Out of the north disaster shall break out on all the inhabitants of the land. 15 For now I am calling all the tribes of the kingdoms of the north, says the Lord ; and they shall come and all of them shall set their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, against all its surrounding walls and against all the cities of Judah. 16 And I will utter my judgments against them, for all their wickedness in forsaking me; they have made offerings to other gods, and worshiped the works of their own hands. 17 But you, gird up your loins; stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not break down before them, or I will break you before them. 18 And I for my part have made you today a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall, against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its princes, its priests, and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you; but they shall not prevail against you, for I am with you, says the Lord , to deliver you.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Thou hast: Deuteronomy 5:28, Deuteronomy 18:17, Luke 10:28, Luke 20:39
I will: Jeremiah 39:1-18, Jeremiah 52:1-34, Deuteronomy 32:35, Ezekiel 12:22, Ezekiel 12:23, Ezekiel 12:25, Ezekiel 12:28, Amos 8:2
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:33 - like unto Jeremiah 48:16 - near Lamentations 4:18 - our end is near Ezekiel 11:3 - It is not John 13:13 - and
Cross-References
Genesis 1:10
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.
God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:11
Then God said, "Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it." And it was so.
Then God said, "Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it." And it was so.
Genesis 1:24
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind." And it was so.
And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals of the earth of every kind." And it was so.
Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth."
Then God said, "Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth."
Isaiah 61:11
For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
Mark 4:28
The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.
The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.
Luke 6:44
for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
2 Corinthians 9:10
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.
Galatians 6:7
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then said the Lord unto me, thou hast well seen,.... The thing seen is a very proper emblem of what I am about to do, and the quick dispatch that will be made therein:
for l will hasten my word to perform it; the words ×©×§× ×× ×, "shoked ani", "I will hasten", or "I am hastening", are in allusion to
שק×, "shoked", the name of the almond tree in Hebrew; which is so called because it is quick and early, and, as it were, hastens to bring forth its flowers, leaves, and fruit; in like manner the Lord says he would hasten to perform what he had said or should say by him concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of the people, and every thing else he should give him in commission to say. Jarchi and Abendana make mention of an ancient Midrash, or exposition, to this sense; that from the time of the almond tree's putting forth, until its fruit is ripe, are one and twenty days, according to the number of days which were between the seventeenth of Tammuz, in which the city was broken up, and the ninth of Ab, in which the temple was burnt; but though the almond tree is the first of trees, and is very early in putting forth, yet there is a greater time than this between its putting forth and its fruit being ripe; for Pliny s says, that the almond tree first of all flowers in January, and its fruit is ripe in March.
s Nat. Hist. l. 16. c. 25.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Hasten - Rather, I watch over âmy word to perform it.â
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 1:12. I will hasten my word — Here is a paronomasia. What dost thou see? I see ×©×§× shaked, "an almond," the hastening tree: that which first awakes. Thou hast well seen, for (×©×§× shoked) I will hasten my word. I will awake, or watch over my word for the first opportunity to inflict the judgments which I threaten. The judgment shall come speedily; it shall soon flourish, and come to maturity.
