Jeremiah 28:14

The Passion Translation

For Yahweh, the God of Israel, Commander of Angel Armies, says: I now lay on the necks of all these nations a heavy iron yoke to enslave them to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. They will be enslaved to him; I will even make the wild animals serve him!’ ”

Cross References

Jeremiah 15:12

“Will a man break the hardest iron or bronze?

Jeremiah 27:4

‘Here is a message for your kings. The Commander of Angel Armies, the God of Israel, commands you to deliver this message to them:

Jeremiah 27:8

The nation or kingdom that refuses to submit to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and does not put its neck into the harness of the yoke to serve the king, I will punish,” declares Yahweh. “I will punish it with the sword, food shortages, and pestilence until I have let Nebuchadnezzar completely destroy it.

Jeremiah 40:4

Today I release you from your chains. If you would like to come with me to Babylon, then come. I will make sure you are cared for. If you do not want to come to Babylon with me, then stay here. See, you have the whole land before you, so go wherever you think it best.”

Lamentations 1:14

“Yahweh took my sins in his hands and tied them into a yoke. Then, he set his yoke upon my neck and caused my strength to fail. The Lord let my enemies defeat me; I am helpless to resist.

Daniel 2:38

He has handed over to you people, beasts, and birds, wherever they live, making you king of them all. You, O king, are the golden head.