Jeremiah 10:18
Jeremiah 10:18 in Multiple Translations
For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.”
For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so.
For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.
For the Lord has said, I will send the people in flight like a stone from the land at this time, troubling them so that they will be conscious of it.
because this is what the Lord says: Look! Right now I'm about to throw out the people living in this country, bringing them trouble they will really feel.
For thus sayth the Lord, Beholde, at this time I will throwe as with a sling the inhabitants of the lande, and will trouble them, and they shall finde it so.
For thus said Jehovah: Lo, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land at this time, And have been an adversary to them, So that they are found out.
For the LORD says, “Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.”
For thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them that they may find it so .
For thus saith the Lord: Behold I will cast away far off the inhabitants of the land at this time: and I will afflict them, so that they may be found.
I will soon throw you out of this land and cause you to experience great troubles, with the result that you will have severe pain (OR, none of you will be left here).”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 10:18
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- Jeremiah 10:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:18
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 10:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
- Sermons on Jeremiah 10:18
Context — The Coming Captivity of Judah
18For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.”
19Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.” 20My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 25:29 | And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. |
| 2 | Zechariah 1:6 | But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:63–64 | Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so also it will please Him to annihilate you and destroy you. And you will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess. Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 23:20 | The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 15:1–2 | Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go. If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ |
| 6 | Ezekiel 6:10 | And they will know that I am the LORD; I did not declare in vain that I would bring this calamity upon them. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 16:13 | So I will cast you out of this land into a land that neither you nor your fathers have known. There you will serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.’ |
Jeremiah 10:18 Summary
Jeremiah 10:18 tells us that God is going to judge the people living in the land and remove them because of their disobedience. This is a serious warning that God is in control and will not tolerate sin forever, as also seen in Romans 6:23. Just like a sling is used to hurl a stone, God will use His power to remove the people from the land, bringing distress upon them so they may be captured. We can learn from this verse to trust in God's sovereignty and turn away from idolatry, focusing on our relationship with Him, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-38.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to 'sling out' the inhabitants of the land?
This phrase is a metaphor for the Lord's judgment and removal of the people from the land, similar to how Jeremiah 10:18 describes, and is also seen in Psalm 2:9 where God speaks of breaking nations with a rod of iron.
Why would God bring distress upon the inhabitants of the land?
According to Jeremiah 10:18, God brings distress so that the inhabitants may be captured, indicating a time of judgment and consequence for their actions, as also warned in Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
Is this verse only talking about the Israelites or does it include other nations?
While Jeremiah 10:18 specifically addresses the inhabitants of the land, which in context refers to Judah, the principles of God's judgment and removal can be applied to any nation that rejects God, as seen in Isaiah 13:1-22 where God judges Babylon.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
Jeremiah 10:18 demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations, as He is the one who decides the fate of the inhabitants of the land, a theme also explored in Daniel 4:25 where God's sovereignty over kings is emphasized.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the concept of God's sovereignty in my own life, especially in times of uncertainty?
- How does the idea of God's judgment and removal of nations impact my prayer life and intercession for my own country?
- In what ways can I trust in God's goodness and love, even when faced with distress or hardship, as described in Jeremiah 10:18?
- What are some idols or false gods that I may be unknowingly worshiping in my life, and how can I turn back to the one true God, as contrasted in Jeremiah 10:16?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:18
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 10:18
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:18
Sermons on Jeremiah 10:18
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The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful. (Luke 10:42 by George Whitefield | George Whitefield preaches about the importance of the soul's care, emphasizing the need to prioritize spiritual matters over worldly concerns. He uses the story of Mary and Martha |
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Prayer, Monolog or Dialog? by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Moses and his encounter with God at the burning bush. Moses had fled to the desert after killing an Egyptian and spent 40 years |
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Power With God Exemplified in Samuel by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Samuel's ministry as a representation of power with God, particularly in a time when the people of Israel were not aligned with God' |
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Isaiah 50:4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of listening in prayer, asserting that prayer should not be a one-sided conversation but a dialogue with God. He illustrates that the mighties |
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Power With God Exemplified in Moses by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound relationship between God and Moses, illustrating how Moses' deep commitment to God's purpose exemplifies true power with God. He argues tha |
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Has God Told You to Stop Praying? by David Smithers | David Smithers addresses the concern and hopelessness many Christians feel regarding the Church and the nation's desperate times, emphasizing the importance of not giving up on pra |




