New International Version“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on my right hand, I would still pull you off.
New Living Translation“As surely as I live,” says the LORD, “I will abandon you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. Even if you were the signet ring on my right hand, I would pull you off.
English Standard Version“As I live, declares the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, were the signet ring on my right hand, yet I would tear you off
Berean Standard Bible“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off.
King James BibleAs I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
New King James Version“ As I live,” says the LORD, “though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, were the signet on My right hand, yet I would pluck you off;
New American Standard Bible“As I live,” declares the LORD, “even if Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were a signet ring on My right hand, yet I would pull you off;
NASB 1995“As I live,” declares the LORD, “even though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were a signet ring on My right hand, yet I would pull you off;
NASB 1977“As I live,” declares the LORD, “even though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were a signet ring on My right hand, yet I would pull you off;
Legacy Standard Bible“As I live,” declares Yahweh, “even though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were a signet ring on My right hand, yet I would pull you off;
Amplified Bible“As I live,” says the LORD, “though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet [ring] on My right hand, yet would I pull you (Coniah) off.
Christian Standard Bible“As I live”—this is the LORD’s declaration—“though you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring on my right hand, I would tear you from it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible“As I live,” says the LORD, “though you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would tear you from it.
American Standard VersionAs I live, saith Jehovah, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
Contemporary English VersionKing Jehoiachin, son of Jehoiakim, even if you were the ring I wear as the sign of my royal power, I would still pull you from my finger.
English Revised VersionAs I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
GOD'S WORD® Translation"As I live," declares the LORD, "even though you, Jehoiakin, son of Judah's King Jehoiakim, are the signet ring on my right hand, I will pull you off my hand.
Good News TranslationThe LORD said to King Jehoiachin, son of King Jehoiakim of Judah, "As surely as I am the living God, even if you were the signet ring on my right hand, I would pull you off
International Standard Version"As certainly as I'm alive and living," declares the LORD, "even if Jehoiakim's son King Jehoiachin of Judah were a signet ring on my right hand, I would pull you off
NET BibleThe LORD says, "As surely as I am the living God, you, Jeconiah, king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, will not be the earthly representative of my authority. Indeed, I will take that right away from you.
New Heart English BibleAs I live," says the LORD, "though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there;
Webster's Bible TranslationAs I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off.
World English Bible“As I live,” says Yahweh, “though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, I would still pluck you from there. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“[As] I live,” "" A declaration of YHWH, "" “Though Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah was a seal on My right hand, surely there I draw you away,
Young's Literal Translation I live -- an affirmation of Jehovah, Though Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah Were a seal on My right hand, Surely thence I draw thee away,
Smith's Literal TranslationI live says Jehovah, for if Coniah son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, shall be the seal upon my right hand, I will pluck thee off from thence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs I live, saith the Lord, if Jechonias the son of Joakim the king of Juda were a ring on my right hand, I would pluck him thence.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAs I live, says the Lord, if Jeconiah, the son of Jehoiakim, the king of Judah, were a ring on my right hand, I would remove him from there.
New American BibleAs I live—oracle of the LORD—even if you, Coniah, son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, were a signet ring on my right hand, I would snatch you off.
New Revised Standard VersionAs I live, says the LORD, even if King Coniah son of Jehoiakim of Judah were the signet ring on my right hand, even from there I would tear you off Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs I live, says the LORD God, though Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet I would pull you off;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedI am living, says LORD JEHOVAH God: “If Yokania, son of Yoaqim, King of Judea, shall be the seal on my right hand, surely from there I shall uproot you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon My right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAs I live, saith the Lord, though Jechonias son of Joakim king of Juda were indeed the seal upon my right hand, thence would I pluck thee;
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Context A Warning for Coniah24“As surely as Ilive,”declaresthe LORD,“evenifyou, Coniahsonof Jehoiakimkingof Judah,werea signet ringonMy righthand,I would pull youoff.25In fact, I will hand you over to those you dread, who want to take your life—to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to the Chaldeans.…
Cross References 2 Kings 24:6-17And Jehoiakim rested with his fathers, and his son Jehoiachin reigned in his place. / Now the king of Egypt did not march out of his land again, because the king of Babylon had taken all his territory, from the Brook of Egypt to the Euphrates River. / Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem. ...
2 Chronicles 36:9-10Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months and ten days. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD. / In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 19:5-9When she saw that she had waited in vain, that her hope was lost, she took another of her cubs and made him a young lion. / He prowled among the lions, and became a young lion. After learning to tear his prey, he devoured men. / He broke down their strongholds and devastated their cities. The land and everything in it shuddered at the sound of his roaring. ...
Haggai 2:23On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”
Matthew 1:11-12and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
1 Chronicles 3:16-17The successors of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, and Zedekiah. / The descendants of Jeconiah the captive: Shealtiel his son,
Jeremiah 24:1After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD.
Jeremiah 37:1Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made Zedekiah son of Josiah the king of Judah, and he reigned in place of Coniah son of Jehoiakim.
Jeremiah 52:31-34On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...
2 Kings 25:27-30On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...
Ezekiel 21:25-27And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’ / This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. / A ruin, a ruin, I will make it a ruin! And it will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned the right of judgment.’
Zechariah 4:6-10So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ...
Matthew 1:17In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.
Luke 3:27the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri,
Romans 11:17-24Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ...
Treasury of Scripture As I live, said the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there; Coniah. Jeremiah 22:28Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol?is he a vessel whereinis no pleasure? wherefore are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not? Jeremiah 37:1 And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah. 2 Kings 25:6-8 So they took the king, and brought him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah; and they gave judgment upon him… Jehoiachin. 1 Chronicles 3:16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. Jeconiah. Matthew 1:11,12 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: … the signet. Jeremiah 22:6 For thus saith the LORD unto the king's house of Judah; Thouart Gilead unto me,and the head of Lebanon:yet surely I will make thee a wilderness,and citieswhich are not inhabited. Song of Solomon 8:6 Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for loveis strong as death; jealousyis cruel as the grave: the coals thereofare coals of fire,which hath a most vehement flame. Haggai 2:23 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous AffirmationConiahConi'ahDeclaresDrawHandJehoiachinJehoiakimJehoi'akimJudahLivePluckPullPulledRightRingSealSignetSurelyTearThenceJump to Next AffirmationConiahConi'ahDeclaresDrawHandJehoiachinJehoiakimJehoi'akimJudahLivePluckPullPulledRightRingSealSignetSurelyTearThenceJeremiah 22 1.He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats.10.The judgment of Shallum;13.of Jehoiakim;20.and of Coniah.“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD,This phrase emphasizes the certainty and authority of God's pronouncement. It is an oath formula, underscoring the seriousness of the message. Similar expressions are found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Numbers 14:28 and Ezekiel 33:11, where God swears by His own life, the highest assurance possible, since there is none greater by whom He can swear ( Hebrews 6:13). “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah,
Coniah, also known as Jehoiachin, was the king of Judah who reigned for a brief period before being taken into Babylonian captivity. His name is significant because the prefix "Jeho-" (meaning "Yahweh") is dropped, possibly indicating divine disfavor. The historical context is crucial here: Jehoiachin's reign was marked by political instability and the looming threat of Babylonian conquest. His lineage is important in the Davidic line, yet his removal signifies a break in the royal continuity due to disobedience. were a signet ring on My right hand,
The signet ring symbolizes authority, identity, and personal ownership. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, a king's signet ring was used to seal documents, representing the king's power and approval. The right hand signifies strength and favor. The imagery here suggests that even if Coniah held a position of utmost importance and favor, his status would not protect him from God's judgment. I would pull you off.
This phrase indicates a decisive and irreversible action. The removal of a signet ring signifies the loss of authority and favor. It reflects God's judgment and rejection of Coniah due to the sins of his reign and the nation's unfaithfulness. This act foreshadows the exile and the end of the Davidic kingship in its current form, yet it also points to the future hope of restoration through the Messiah, who would ultimately fulfill the Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:12-16) in a spiritual and eternal sense. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoiachinAlso known as Coniah or Jeconiah, he was the son of Jehoiakim and king of Judah. His reign was marked by idolatry and disobedience to God, leading to his eventual exile to Babylon. 2. JehoiakimThe father of Jehoiachin and king of Judah before him. His reign was characterized by evil in the sight of the Lord, and he was a vassal to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which was under the rule of the Davidic line of kings. During this period, Judah was facing the threat of Babylonian conquest due to its disobedience to God. 4. BabylonThe empire that conquered Judah and took Jehoiachin and many others into exile. Babylon is often seen as a symbol of God's judgment against His people for their unfaithfulness. 5. Signet RingA symbol of authority and identity, often used by kings to seal documents. In this context, it represents the authority and favor that Jehoiachin had, which God was willing to remove due to his disobedience. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceJehoiachin's removal as a signet ring symbolizes the severe consequences of turning away from God's commands. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's Word. God's Sovereignty in JudgmentThe passage highlights God's ultimate authority to raise up and remove leaders according to His will. It reminds us to trust in God's sovereign plan, even when it involves discipline. The Hope of RestorationWhile Jeremiah 22:24 speaks of judgment, the broader biblical account includes promises of restoration and redemption, as seen in the lineage of Jehoiachin leading to Christ. The Importance of Godly LeadershipThe failure of Jehoiachin underscores the need for leaders who seek God's guidance and lead with integrity. It challenges us to pray for and support leaders who honor God. Identity in ChristUnlike Jehoiachin, whose identity and authority were stripped away, believers have a secure identity in Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 22:24?
2.How does Jeremiah 22:24 illustrate God's judgment on unfaithful leaders?
3.What does the "signet ring" symbolize in Jeremiah 22:24?
4.How can we ensure our leadership aligns with God's standards in Jeremiah 22?
5.Compare Jeremiah 22:24 with God's promises in 2 Samuel 7:13-16.
6.How should Jeremiah 22:24 influence our trust in earthly versus divine authority?
7.What is the significance of the signet ring in Jeremiah 22:24?
8.How does Jeremiah 22:24 reflect God's judgment on leadership?
9.Why is Jehoiachin compared to a signet ring in Jeremiah 22:24?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 22?
11.Does Jeconiah's curse affect the lineage of Jesus?
12.How is Zerubbabel symbolized as a signet ring?
13.In 1 Chronicles 3:10–16, why does the sequence of kings differ from certain historical references and archaeological findings?
14.How do we reconcile Ezekiel 19:10–14’s portrayal of the vine’s destruction with other biblical promises of Judah’s enduring lineage?What Does Jeremiah 22:24 Mean As surely as I liveGod opens with the strongest oath possible—His own life. When the One who is “from everlasting to everlasting” (Psalm 90:2) swears by Himself, what He promises cannot fail (Hebrews 6:13). This sets a solemn tone, echoing earlier warnings to Judah such as “As I live, declares the LORD, surely you have spoken falsely” (Jeremiah 5:2) and “As I live, declares the Lord GOD, surely… I will bring judgment upon you” (Ezekiel 5:11). The phrase underlines absolute certainty: the coming judgment is not a possibility but a guarantee.
declares the LORDBy repeating “declares the LORD,” Jeremiah underscores that these are not his own ideas; they carry divine authority. Similar prophetic markers appear throughout the book (Jeremiah 1:9; 22:3–5), reminding hearers that to ignore the message is to ignore God Himself.Isaiah 55:11 reinforces that whatever God speaks “will not return to Me void, but will accomplish what I please.”
even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of JudahThe name “Coniah” (also called Jehoiachin in2 Kings 24:8-16) identifies the last king of David’s line to rule before Babylonian exile. Coniah was only eighteen when he reigned and is characterized as doing “evil in the sight of the LORD” (2 Kings 24:9). By naming him, God targets personal as well as national rebellion: royal lineage offers no protection when the heart is unrepentant—see alsoJeremiah 22:28-30 and2 Chronicles 36:9-10.
were a signet ring on My right handA king’s signet ring symbolized authority, ownership, and intimate favor (Genesis 41:42;Esther 3:10; 8:2). The right hand is the place of strength (Psalm 110:1). God is saying, in essence, “Even if you occupied the most honored, protected place imaginable…” This picture foreshadows a later promise to elevate Zerubbabel as a signet (Haggai 2:23), highlighting the contrast between faithful and unfaithful leaders.
I would pull you offThe verdict: Coniah will be stripped of authority and cast aside. God’s removal is decisive—mirroringPsalm 89:39, “You have renounced the covenant with Your servant; You have profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.” The fulfillment is recorded inJeremiah 22:26-27 where Coniah is exiled to Babylon, and in2 Kings 24:15-16. His line is effectively disqualified from producing a reigning king, pointing ultimately to the need for a greater, messianic Son of David who will never be “pulled off” (Luke 1:32-33).
summaryJeremiah 22:24 delivers a stark lesson: no status, heritage, or outward privilege can shield a person—or a nation—from God’s righteous judgment. The Lord’s oath guarantees that unrepentant sin results in removal from His favor, no matter how close the relationship once seemed. Yet the passage also points forward: while Coniah is discarded, God later raises another “signet” in Christ, offering secure, eternal authority to all who trust in Him. (24) Coniah the son of Jehoiakim.--The grammatical structure of the sentence fixes the original utterance of the message, now reproduced, at a time when Coniah was actually king, during his short three months' reign. The name of this prince appears in three forms :--(1) The abbreviated Coniah, as here and in Jeremiah 37:1 : this was probably the name by which he was known before he was proclaimed as king. (2) Jeconiah, with slight variations, in Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 27:20, and elsewhere. (3) Jehoiachin, also with varied spelling--probably the regal title assumed on his accession ( Jeremiah 52:31; Ezekiel 1:2). The meaning of the name "Jehovah establishes" is constant in all the forms. In 2Kings 24:8 he is said to have been eighteen years old when he began to reign. In 2Chronicles 36:9 the age is given as eight. The latter is obviously an error of transcription. His reign lasted for three months only. There is probably a touch of scorn, as in the case of Shallum, in the prophet's use of the earlier name instead of that which he had assumed as king. . . . Verse 24. - Coniah. A shorter form of Jeconiah ( 1 Chronicles 3:1), found again in Jeremiah 37:1. Perhaps this was the name this king bore prior to his accession, after which it was certainly Jehoiachin; Jeremiah has already spoken of one king by his earlier name in ver. 11. The Divine speaker solemnly announces that though, as the representative of Israel's invisible King, Coniah were - or rather, be - the signet uponhis right hand (a most valued jewel), yet would - or rather, will - he pluck him thence; i.e. depose him from his high dignity. The same figure is used in Haggai 2:23, "I will take thee, O Zerubbabel, and make thee as a signet;" and Ezekiel 28:12, where there is a well-attested reading, "Thou (O King of Type) art a deftly made signet-ring." (For the fulfillment of the prediction in this verse, see 2 Kings 24:12, 15; Jeremiah 24:1; Jeremiah 29:2.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew “As surely as Iאָנִי֮(’ā·nî)Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:Ilive,”חַי־(ḥay-)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2416:Alive, raw, fresh, strong, lifedeclaresנְאֻם־(nə·’um-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002:An oraclethe LORD,יְהוָה֒(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel“evenכִּ֣י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionifאִם־(’im-)Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notyou, Coniahכָּנְיָ֤הוּ(kā·nə·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3659:Coniah -- Coniahsonבֶן־(ḇen-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Jehoiakimיְהֽוֹיָקִים֙(yə·hō·w·yā·qîm)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3079:Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israeliteskingמֶ֣לֶךְ(me·leḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A kingof Judah,יְהוּדָ֔ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israeliteswereיִהְיֶ֞ה(yih·yeh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, bea signet ringחוֹתָ֖ם(ḥō·w·ṯām)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2368:A seal, signet ringonעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstMy rightיְמִינִ֑י(yə·mî·nî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3225:The right hand, side, the southhand,יַ֣ד(yaḏ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3027:A handI would pull youאֶתְּקֶֽנְךָּ׃(’et·tə·qen·kā)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5423:To pull, draw, or tear away, apart, or offoff.מִשָּׁ֖ם(miš·šām)Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033:There, then, thither
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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 22:24 As I live says Yahweh though Coniah (Jer.) |
