Jeremiah 16:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I'll tell you what's going to happen to children and their parents here.

Cross References

Jeremiah 15:8

There will be more widows in Judah than grains of sand on a beach. A surprise attack at midday! And the mothers in Jerusalem mourn for their children.

Jeremiah 16:2

Jeremiah, don't get married and have children—Judah is no place to raise a family.

Jeremiah 16:5

When someone dies, don't visit the family or show any sorrow. I will no longer love or bless or have any pity on the people of Judah.

Jeremiah 16:9

Warn the people of Judah that I, the LORD All-Powerful, will put an end to all their parties and wedding celebrations.

Jeremiah 6:21

So I will put stumbling blocks in your path, and everyone will die, including parents and children, neighbours and friends.

Ezekiel 24:21

he is ready to destroy the temple in which you take such pride and which makes you feel so safe. Your children who now live in Jerusalem will be killed.