Jer 28:14 | NET2full | STEP | For the Lord of Heaven’s Armies , the God of Israel , says , “I have put an irresistible yoke of servitude on all these nations so they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon . And they will indeed serve him. I have even given him control over the wild animals .”’”

‏ Jeremiah 28:14

14 For the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, ^{▼▼tn Heb “Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel.” See the study notes on 2:19 and 7:3 for this title.} says, “I have put an irresistible yoke of servitude on all these nations ^{▼▼tn Heb “An iron yoke I have put on the necks of all these nations.”} so they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. And they will indeed serve him. I have even given him control over the wild animals.”’” ^{▼▼sn The emphasis is on the absoluteness of Nebuchadnezzar’s control. The statement is once again rhetorical and not to be taken literally. See the study note on 27:6.}