Jeremiah 23:29 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Is it not thus? My word [is] as a fire, An affirmation of Jehovah. And as a hammer -- it breaketh in pieces a rock.

English ASV

Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

English Amplified

Is not My word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]? says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock [of most stubborn resistance]?

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Is not My word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]? says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks in pieces the rock [of most stubborn resistance]?

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

“Is not My word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

“Is not my word like fire” — this is the LORD’s declaration — “and like a hammer that pulverizes rock?

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Is not my word like a fire, saith Jehovah; and like a hammer [that] breaketh the rock in pieces?

English EASY 2024

A message from me is like a fire that burns things. It is like a hammer that breaks a rock into pieces.’ That is what the Lord says.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

You must treat my message carefully, like a fire or like a hammer that can smash a rock." This message is from the Lord.

Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

English GNT (Good News Translation)

My message is like a fire and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces.

English God's Word - GW 1995

"Isn't my word like fire or like a hammer that shatters a rock?" asks the Lord.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

"Is not My word like fire"-- the LORD's declaration-- "and like a sledgehammer that pulverizes rock?

English KJV 1611

Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

English LSB

“Is not My word like fire?” declares Yahweh, “and like a hammer which shatters a rock?

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Is not My word like fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"Is not My word like fire?" declares the LORD, "and like a hammer which shatters a rock?

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, like a hammer shattering rocks?

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

My message is like a fire that purges dross! It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces! I, the LORD, so affirm it!

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

"My message is like fire," announces the Lord. "It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces.

English NIV

"Is not my word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?

English NKJ 1982

“ Is not My word like a fire?” says the Lord, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

English NLT

Does not my word burn like fire?" asks the LORD. "Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes rock to pieces?

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

“Is not my word like a mighty fire? Is it not like a powerful hammer shattering a rock in pieces?” declares Yahweh.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Is not my word like fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer which breaks the rock in pieces?

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Does not my word burn like fire?“ asks the Lord. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashed the rock to pieces?

English Tyndale 1537

Is not my word like a fire? sayeth the LORD, and like an hammer, that breaketh the hard stone?

Jeremiah 23:29 — Compare Translations