Read Full ChapterFor Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For his burning place has long been ready. Yes, for the king it is prepared. He has made its pyre deep and large with fire and much wood. Yahweh’s breath, like a stream of sulfur, kindles it.
World English Bible (WEB)
For Tophet{H8613} is ordained{H6186}{(H8803)} of old{H865}; yea, for the king{H4428} it is prepared{H3559}{(H8717)}; he hath made it deep{H6009}{(H8689)} and large{H7337}{(H8689)}: the pile{H4071} thereof is fire{H784} and much{H7235}{(H8687)} wood{H6086}; the breath{H5397} of the LORD{H3068}, like a stream{H5158} of brimstone{H1614}, doth kindle{H1197}{(H8802)} it.
Strong's King James
For, arranged from former time is Tophet, Even it for the king is prepared, He hath made deep, He hath made large, Its pile is fire and much wood, The breath of Jehovah, As a stream of brim stone, is burning in it!
Young's Literal Translation
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