Jeremiah 38:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
Thus says the LORD, He that remains in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goes forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.
Jeremiah 38:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah, He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey, and he shall live.
Jeremiah 38:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD says: Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever surrenders to the Chaldeans will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war, and he will live.
Jeremiah 38:2 (BSB)
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What does Jeremiah 38:2 say?
Jeremiah 38:2 in modern King James wording reads: "Thus says the LORD, He that remains in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goes forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live."
Where is Jeremiah 38:2 found in the Bible?
Jeremiah 38:2 is verse 2 of chapter 38 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.
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