Jeremiah 10:20
Jeremiah 10:20 in Multiple Translations
My 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.
My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth from me, and they are not: there is none to spread my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
My tent is pulled down and all my cords are broken: my children have gone from me, and they are not: no longer is there anyone to give help in stretching out my tent and hanging up my curtains.
Our tents have been destroyed; all our ropes have been broken. Our children have been taken from us and are no more. We don't have anyone left to put up our tents or hang our curtains.”
My tabernacle is destroyed, and all my coardes are broken: my children are gone from me, and are not: there is none to spread out my tent any more, and to set vp my curtaines.
My tent hath been spoiled, And all my cords have been broken, My sons have gone out from me, and they are not, There is none stretching out any more my tent, And raising up my curtains.
My tent has been destroyed, and all my cords are broken. My children have gone away from me, and they are no more. There is no one to spread my tent any more, to set up my curtains.
My tabernacle is laid waste, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone from me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
My tabernacle is laid waste, all my cords are broken: my children are gone out from me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
It is as though our great tent is destroyed; the ropes that held it up have been cut; our children have gone away from us and will not return; there are no people left to rebuild our great tent.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 10:20
Study Notes — Jeremiah 10:20
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- Jeremiah 10:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
- Sermons on Jeremiah 10:20
Context — The Coming Captivity of Judah
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.
21For the shepherds have become senseless; they do not seek the LORD. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered. 22Listen! The sound of a report is coming— a great commotion from the land to the north. It will make the cities of Judah a desolation, a haunt for jackals.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 4:20 | Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 31:15 | This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 54:2 | “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:20–22 | Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’” This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. |
| 5 | Job 7:8 | The eye that beholds me will no longer see me. You will look for me, but I will be no more. |
| 6 | Proverbs 12:7 | The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. |
| 7 | Lamentations 2:4–6 | He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. |
| 8 | Isaiah 51:16 | I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’” |
| 9 | Lamentations 1:5 | Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy. |
Jeremiah 10:20 Summary
[Jeremiah 10:20 is a sad and desperate cry from someone who has lost everything - their home, their family, and their sense of security. This feeling of loss and devastation is similar to what is described in Psalm 137:1-4, where the Israelites wept and mourned by the rivers of Babylon. The image of a destroyed tent with snapped ropes and unpitched curtains is a powerful symbol of this loss, and it reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can cry out to God for comfort and support, just like the psalmist does in Psalm 42:1-2. As we read this verse, we can reflect on times when we've felt like our own 'tent' has been destroyed, and how we can find hope and strength in God's presence, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'my tent is destroyed' in Jeremiah 10:20?
The phrase 'my tent is destroyed' is a metaphor for the loss of one's home, family, or sense of security, as seen in Jeremiah 10:20, similar to the devastation described in Lamentations 2:4 where the Lord 'has destroyed his booth like a garden'
Who are the 'sons' that have departed from the speaker in Jeremiah 10:20?
The 'sons' in Jeremiah 10:20 likely refer to the children or descendants of the speaker, possibly representing the loss of a family or community, as also seen in the lamentations of Job 29:5 where Job had sons who were taken from him
What does the image of snapped ropes and unpitched tents signify in Jeremiah 10:20?
The image of snapped ropes and unpitched tents signifies a complete breakdown of stability and security, much like the destruction prophesied in Isaiah 33:20 where 'the tent will not be taken down' is contrasted with a time of upheaval
How does Jeremiah 10:20 relate to the surrounding verses?
Jeremiah 10:20 is part of a larger lamentation, where the speaker is mourning the destruction and chaos brought upon their land, as described in Jeremiah 10:18-19, and the ensuing verses, Jeremiah 10:21-22, which describe the senseless shepherds and the desolation of the cities
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in your life where you feel like your 'tent is destroyed' and you've lost a sense of security or stability?
- How do you respond to loss or devastation, and what can you learn from the speaker's lament in Jeremiah 10:20?
- In what ways can you relate to the feeling of having 'no one left' to help or support you, and how can you reach out to others in similar situations?
- What does this verse teach you about the importance of community and support, and how can you apply that to your own life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 10:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 10:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 10:20
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
Sermons on Jeremiah 10:20
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(Through the Bible) Lamentations by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being double-minded and unstable in one's ways, as mentioned in the book of James. He emphasizes that God does not speak both |
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Living That Grieves the Spirit by A.W. Tozer | James urges believers to experience deep sorrow and wretchedness over their sins, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance and inner penitence rather than external ascetic pract |
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The Birth of the Infant Lord by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the three disasters that have engulfed the human race: total, moral, and spiritual disaster. He emphasizes the importance of understanding th |
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Internship Program Study Part 1 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeing God work in the lives of believers. He explains that although perfection may not be achieved in a short period of t |
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(Matthew) True Worshipers by Pat Kenney | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living for Christ and not being deceived by the temporary pleasures of the world. He quotes Matthew 10, where Jesus states |
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008 the Exceeding Value of Christ by David Servant | This sermon delves into the tragic event of King Herod's slaughter of innocent children in Bethlehem, exploring the questions of why God allowed such a horrific event to occur. It |
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God Guides the Faithful by David Servant | This sermon delves into the guidance of God, using the story of Joseph being led through dreams and obedience. It emphasizes the importance of following God's general commandments |





