Jeremiah 29:22

New International Reader's Version

Because of what happens to them, people will use their names when they curse someone. All those who have been taken from Judah to Babylon will use their names in that way. They will say, ‘May the Lord treat you like Zedekiah and Ahab. The king of Babylon burned them in the fire.’

Cross References

Genesis 48:20

On that day, Jacob gave them his blessing. He said, “The people of Israel will bless others in your name. They will say, ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’ ” So he put Ephraim ahead of Manasseh.

Psalm 102:8

All day long my enemies laugh at me. Those who make fun of me use my name as a curse.

Isaiah 65:15

My chosen ones will use your names when they curse others. I am your Lord and King. I will put you to death. But I will give new names to those who serve me.

Daniel 3:21

So they were tied up. Then they were thrown into the furnace. They were wearing their robes, pants, turbans and other clothes.

Daniel 3:6

If you don’t, you will be thrown into a blazing furnace right away.”

1 Corinthians 16:22

If anyone does not love the Lord, let a curse be on that person! Come, Lord!

Ruth 4:11

Then the elders and all the people at the gate said, “We are witnesses. The woman is coming into your home. May the Lord make her like Rachel and Leah. Together they built up the family of Israel. May you be an important person in Ephrathah. May you be famous in Bethlehem.