Jeremiah 2:3

English Standard Version

3 Israel was holy to the Lord, the firstfruits of his harvest. All who ate of it incurred guilt; disaster came upon them, declares the Lord.” (Ge 12:3; Ex 4:22; Ex 19:5; Ex 28:36; Jer 12:14; Eze 25:12; Jas 1:18) 

New International Version

3 Israel was holy to the Lord, the firstfruits of his harvest; all who devoured her were held guilty, and disaster overtook them,” ’ declares the Lord. 

New International Reader’s Version

3 Your people were holy to me. They were the first share of my harvest. All those who destroyed them were held guilty. And trouble came to their enemies,” ’ announces the LORD. 

King James Version

3 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. 

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