Jeremiah 21:8

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And to this people you shall say, Thus said the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And to this people you shall say, Thus said the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And to this people you are to say, The Lord has said, See, I put before you the way of life and the way of death.

Webster's Revision

And to this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

World English Bible

To this people you shall say, Thus says Yahweh: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

Clarke's Jeremiah 21:8 Bible Commentary

Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death - Meaning escape or destruction in the present instance. This is explained in the next verse.

Barnes's Jeremiah 21:8 Bible Commentary

Compare the marginal reference; but here the alternative is a life saved by desertion to the enemy, or a death by famine, pestilence, and the sword within the walls.

Wesley's Jeremiah 21:8 Bible Commentary

21:8 Behold - I tell you the way you should take, if you would save your lives.