Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
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2 Esdras 16:15

Beholde, famine and plague, and trouble, and anguish are sent as scourges for amendement.

Parallel Translations

KJVView canonical →
The fire is kindled, and shall not be put out, till it consume the foundation of the earth.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
The fire is kindled and will not be put out until it consumes the foundations of the earth.
World English Bible