Jeremiah 22:24
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
As I live, said the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there;
American King James Version (AKJV)
As I live, said the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there;
American Standard Version (ASV)
As I live, saith Jehovah, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
By my life, says the Lord, even if Coniah, the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, was the ring on my right hand, even from there I would have you pulled off;
Webster's Revision
As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
World English Bible
As I live, says Yahweh, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there;
English Revised Version (ERV)
As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
Definitions for Jeremiah 22:24
Clarke's Jeremiah 22:24 Bible Commentary
Though Coniah - Called Jeconiah, probably on ascending the throne. See on Jeremiah 22:10 (note).
The signet upon my right hand - The most precious seal, ring, or armlet. Though dearer to me than the most splendid gem to its possessor.
Barnes's Jeremiah 22:24 Bible Commentary
The words "king of Judah," belong to Coniah, and prove that he was king regnant when the prophet wrote. The prophet gives him the name by which he was known when in a private station 1 Chronicles 3:16 as he had done previously with Jehoahaz. These two kings bore their royal names for so short a time that they probably never got into general use.
The signet - The badge of office. To part with it, was to part with the royal authority.
Wesley's Jeremiah 22:24 Bible Commentary
22:24 Coniah - By Coniah he means Jehoiakim, whose name was Jeconiah, 1 Chronicles 3:13 , (for all Josiah's sons had two names, and so had his grandchildJeconiah) here in contempt called Coniah.The signet - Tho' he were as dear as a signet, which every man keeps safe.