I will make them (A)a horror[a] to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be (B)a reproach, (C)a byword, (D)a taunt, and (E)a curse in all the places where I shall drive them.

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  1. Jeremiah 24:9 Compare Septuagint; Hebrew horror for evil

I will make them abhorrent(A) and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a reproach and a byword,(B) a curse[a](C) and an object of ridicule, wherever I banish(D) them.

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  1. Jeremiah 24:9 That is, their names will be used in cursing (see 29:22); or, others will see that they are cursed.

then I will make this house (A)like Shiloh, and I will make this city (B)a curse for all the nations of the earth.’”

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then I will make this house like Shiloh(A) and this city a curse[a](B) among all the nations of the earth.’”

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  1. Jeremiah 26:6 That is, its name will be used in cursing (see 29:22); or, others will see that it is cursed.

22 (A)The Lord could no longer bear your evil deeds and (B)the abominations that you committed. (C)Therefore your land has become (D)a desolation and a waste and a curse, (E)without inhabitant, as it is this day.

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22 When the Lord could no longer endure(A) your wicked actions and the detestable things you did, your land became a curse(B) and a desolate waste(C) without inhabitants, as it is today.(D)

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