22This is what the Lord says: "Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is being stirred up from the ends of the earth.


In Context

19 Hear, O earth: I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their schemes, because they have not listened to my words and have rejected my law.

20 What do I care about incense from Sheba or sweet calamus from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please me."

21 Therefore this is what the Lord says: "I will put obstacles before this people. Fathers and sons alike will stumble over them; neighbors and friends will perish."

22 This is what the Lord says: "Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is being stirred up from the ends of the earth.

23 They are armed with bow and spear; they are cruel and show no mercy. They sound like the roaring sea as they ride on their horses; they come like men in battle formation to attack you, O Daughter of Zion."

24 We have heard reports about them, and our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor.

Jeremiah 6:22 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith the Lord: Behold a people cometh from the land of the north, and a great nation shall rise up from the ends of the earth.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation is stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus says Yahweh, |Behold, a people comes from the north country. A great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus said Jehovah: Lo, a people hath come from a north country, And a great nation is stirred up from the sides of the earth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:22Thus said the LORD, Behold, a people comes from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.