in following the Holy One of Israel, says the Lord, Israel was the holy [people] to the Lord, [and] the first fruits of his increase: all that devoured him shall offend; evils shall come upon them, says the Lord.
LXX
Jeremiah 2:3
Israel was the holy [people] to the Lord, [and] the first-fruits of his increase: all that devoured him shall offend; evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord.
Parallel Translations
Israel was holiness unto the Lord, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the Lord.
Israel was holiness to Yahweh, the first fruits of his increase. All who devour him will be held guilty. Evil will come on them,”’ says Yahweh.”
Cross References
Revelation 14:4James 1:18Deuteronomy 7:6Isaiah 41:11Exodus 4:22–23Romans 11:161 Peter 2:9Jeremiah 50:7Ephesians 1:4Deuteronomy 14:2Zechariah 2:8Exodus 19:5–6Jeremiah 12:14Numbers 18:12Zechariah 14:20–21
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