Jeremiah 11:16
Jeremiah 11:16 in Multiple Translations
The LORD once called you a flourishing olive tree, beautiful with well-formed fruit. But with a mighty roar He will set it on fire, and its branches will be consumed.
The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.
Jehovah called thy name, A green olive-tree, fair with goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.
You had been named by the Lord, A branching olive-tree, fair with beautiful fruit: with the noise of a great rushing he has put it on fire and its branches are broken.
At one time the Lord said you were a healthy olive tree, full of leaves and bearing beautiful fruit. But with a great noise he will set fire to it, destroying its branches.
The Lord called thy name, A greene oliue tree, faire, and of goodly fruite: but with noyse and great tumult he hath set fyre vpon it, and the branches of it are broken.
'An olive, green, fair, of goodly fruit,' Hath Jehovah called thy name, At the noise of a great tumult He hath kindled fire against it, And broken have been its thin branches.
The LORD called your name, “A green olive tree, beautiful with goodly fruit.” With the noise of a great roar he has kindled fire on it, and its branches are broken.
The LORD called thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.
The Lord called thy name, a plentiful olive tree, fair, fruitful, and beautiful: at the noise of a word, a great fire was kindled in it and the branches thereof are burnt.
I previously said that they were like an olive tree full of green leaves with a lot of good olives on it, but now I will send their enemies to attack them furiously; it is as though I will break off their branches, and their city will be destroyed by fire.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 11:16
Study Notes — Jeremiah 11:16
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 11:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 11:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 11:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 11:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
- Sermons on Jeremiah 11:16
Context — The Broken Covenant
16The LORD once called you a flourishing olive tree, beautiful with well-formed fruit. But with a mighty roar He will set it on fire, and its branches will be consumed.
17The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has decreed disaster against you on account of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have brought upon themselves, provoking Me to anger by burning incense to Baal.” 18And the LORD informed me, so I knew. Then You showed me their deeds.Cross References
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| 1 | Romans 11:17–24 | Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. For if you were cut from a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into one that is cultivated, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree! |
| 2 | Isaiah 27:11 | When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor. |
| 3 | Psalms 52:8 | But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever. |
| 4 | Psalms 80:16 | Your vine has been cut down and burned; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 20:47–48 | Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” |
| 6 | Psalms 83:2 | See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 21:14 | I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forest that will consume everything around you.’” |
| 8 | John 15:6 | If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 15:4–7 | No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? Even when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it! Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Like the wood of the vine among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire for fuel, so I will give up the people of Jerusalem. And I will set My face against them. Though they may have escaped the fire, yet another fire will consume them. And when I set My face against them, you will know that I am the LORD. |
| 10 | Matthew 3:10 | The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. |
Jeremiah 11:16 Summary
Jeremiah 11:16 says that God once called His people a beautiful and fruitful olive tree, but now He will set it on fire because of their sin. This means that God is serious about judging sin, just like He says in Hebrews 10:26-31. However, God also promises to restore and renew His people one day, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34. We can learn from this verse to take God's warnings seriously and to trust in His power and love, just as we see in Psalm 29:3-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the flourishing olive tree represent in Jeremiah 11:16?
The flourishing olive tree represents the nation of Israel, which was once beautiful and fruitful, but has now become corrupt and deserving of judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 11:16 and Isaiah 5:1-7.
Why will God set the olive tree on fire?
God will set the olive tree on fire because of the evil deeds of the house of Israel and the house of Judah, which have provoked Him to anger, as stated in Jeremiah 11:17 and Deuteronomy 29:23-28.
Is there any hope for the olive tree to be restored?
While Jeremiah 11:16 speaks of judgment, other verses like Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Ezekiel 36:24-32 suggest that God will one day restore and renew His people, just as He promised in the New Covenant.
What can we learn from the mighty roar of God in Jeremiah 11:16?
The mighty roar of God in Jeremiah 11:16 reminds us of His power and authority, as seen in Psalm 29:3-9, and warns us to take His judgments seriously, as written in Hebrews 10:26-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I, like the olive tree, may have once been fruitful but now risk being set on fire due to my own sinful actions?
- How can I, like the prophet Jeremiah, listen to and obey God's voice, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, be a source of spiritual nourishment and fruitfulness, like a healthy olive tree, as described in Psalm 1:1-3 and John 15:1-17?
- What are some idols or false gods, like Baal, that I may be unknowingly worshiping in my life, and how can I turn away from them to worship the one true God?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 11:16
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 11:16
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 11:16
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:16
Sermons on Jeremiah 11:16
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 11-15 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about three men who find a genie and are granted three wishes each. The first man wishes to be back in London, the second wishes to be ba |
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Prayer Sighs by A.W. Pink | Greek Word Studies for an aid_number 36031 preaches on the concept of becoming useless, as described by the Greek word 'achreioo', meaning to make unprofitable or morally corrupt. |
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The Parable of the Olive Tree by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the parable of the good and wild olive trees in Romans 11, emphasizing the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles. The parable illustrates |
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Resurrection of the Dry Bones by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the predicament that Israel is facing and why the news is tightening for them. He explains that God is the au |
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Islamic Spiritual War #2 - Wake Up America by Avi Lipkin | The video mentioned in the sermon transcripts is not described in detail, but it is implied that it highlights how the media can focus on one person while ignoring the surrounding |
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The Invisible Cloud of Witnesses by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the state of the world in the 20th century, expressing deep pessimism about mankind's ability to solve its problems. He emphasizes the need |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 36-39 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker urges the audience to be ready for the coming of the Lord. He encourages them to open their hearts to God and the Spirit, as God wants to pour out His S |





