Jeremiah 42:19

“The Lord has told you people who remain in Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Be very sure of this: I warn you ¹  here and now. ² 

De 17:16; De 31:21; 2Ch 24:19; Ne 9:26,29,30; Isa 30:1-7; Isa 31:1-3; Jer 38:21; Eze 3:21; Eze 17:15; Ac 2:40; Ac 20:26,27; Eph 4:17; 1Th 4:6

¹ tn Heb “Know for certain that I warn you…” The idea of “for certain” is intended to reflect the emphatic use of the infinitive absolute before the volitive use of the imperfect (see IBHS 587-88 §35.3.1h and 509 §31.5b). The substitution “of this:” for “that” has been made to shorten the sentence in conformity with contemporary English style.

² tn Heb “today.”