Jeremiah 12:10
Jeremiah 12:10 in Multiple Translations
Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland.
Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
The keepers of sheep have been the destruction of my vine-garden, crushing my heritage under their feet; they have made my fair heritage an unplanted waste;
Many shepherds have come and destroyed my vineyard; they have trampled down the crops in my field. They have turned my pleasant land into an empty wasteland.
Many pastors haue destroyed my vineyarde, and troden my portion vnder foote: of my pleasant portion they haue made a desolate wildernesse.
Many shepherds did destroy My vineyard, They have trodden down My portion, They have made My desirable portion Become a wilderness — a desolation.
Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard. They have trodden my portion under foot. They have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot: they have changed my delightful portion into a desolate wilderness.
Many rulers from other countries have come with their armies and devastated/destroyed my people whom I care for like a farmer takes care of his vineyard. They have caused my beautiful land to become a barren desert where no one lives.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 12:10
Study Notes — Jeremiah 12:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 12:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 12:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 12:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 12:10
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 12:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 12:10
Context — God’s Answer to Jeremiah
10Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland.
11They have made it a desolation; desolate before Me, it mourns. All the land is laid waste, but no man takes it to heart. 12Over all the barren heights in the wilderness the destroyers have come, for the sword of the LORD devours from one end of the earth to the other. No flesh has peace.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 5:1–7 | I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. What more could I have done for My vineyard than I already did for it? Why, when I expected sweet grapes, did it bring forth sour fruit? Now I will tell you what I am about to do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be consumed; I will tear down its wall, and it will be trampled. I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 23:1 | “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” declares the LORD. |
| 3 | Isaiah 63:18 | For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 6:3 | Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion: |
| 5 | Luke 20:9–16 | Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time. At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. Then he sent a third, but they wounded him and threw him out. ‘What shall I do?’ asked the owner of the vineyard. ‘I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.’ But when the tenants saw the son, they discussed it among themselves and said, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? He will come and kill those tenants, and will give the vineyard to others.” And when the people heard this, they said, “May such a thing never happen!” |
| 6 | Psalms 80:8–16 | You uprooted a vine from Egypt; You drove out the nations and transplanted it. You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered by its shade, and the mighty cedars with its branches. It sent out its branches to the Sea, and its shoots toward the River. Why have You broken down its walls, so that all who pass by pick its fruit? The boar from the forest ravages it, and the creatures of the field feed upon it. Return, O God of Hosts, we pray! Look down from heaven and see! Attend to this vine— the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself. Your vine has been cut down and burned; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 3:19 | Then I said, ‘How I long to make you My sons and give you a desirable land, the most beautiful inheritance of all the nations!’ I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and never turn away from following Me. |
| 8 | Revelation 11:2 | But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. |
| 9 | Lamentations 1:10–11 | The adversary has seized all her treasures. For she has seen the nations enter her sanctuary— those You had forbidden to enter Your assembly. All her people groan as they search for bread. They have traded their treasures for food to keep themselves alive. Look, O LORD, and consider, for I have become despised. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 25:9 | behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. |
Jeremiah 12:10 Summary
Jeremiah 12:10 tells us that God's people, who are like a vineyard, have been destroyed by their spiritual leaders, who are like shepherds. This has happened because the shepherds have not taken care of God's people, but instead have hurt and neglected them (as seen in Ezekiel 34:1-10). As a result, God's people have become like a desolate wasteland, without spiritual life or fruitfulness (see also Jeremiah 4:23-26). We can learn from this by being careful to follow godly leaders and to take care of one another, just as God takes care of us (see Matthew 25:31-46).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the shepherds mentioned in Jeremiah 12:10?
The shepherds in this verse are likely the spiritual leaders of God's people, who have failed to care for and protect them, as seen in Ezekiel 34:1-10, where God condemns the shepherds of Israel for their neglect and abuse of power.
What is the vineyard in Jeremiah 12:10?
The vineyard represents God's people, whom He has cared for and nurtured, as seen in Isaiah 5:1-7, where God sings a song about His vineyard, which has failed to produce good fruit.
Why have the shepherds destroyed God's vineyard?
The shepherds have destroyed God's vineyard because of their own selfish desires and lack of care for God's people, as seen in Jeremiah 23:1-4, where God condemns the shepherds for scattering and destroying His flock.
What is the result of the shepherds' actions in Jeremiah 12:10?
The result is that God's pleasant field has been turned into a desolate wasteland, a picture of spiritual barrenness and devastation, as seen in Jeremiah 4:23-26, where God describes the devastation of the land due to the people's sin.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that spiritual leaders can fail to care for God's people, and what are the consequences of such failure?
- How can we, as God's people, prevent our spiritual lives from becoming a desolate wasteland, and instead, remain fruitful and vibrant in our faith?
- What does it mean for God's field to be 'pleasant' and how can we, as believers, contribute to the beauty and fruitfulness of God's kingdom?
- In what ways can we, as individuals, take responsibility for the spiritual well-being of those around us, and help to prevent the kind of destruction described in Jeremiah 12:10?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 12:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 12:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 12:10
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 12:10
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 12:10
Sermons on Jeremiah 12:10
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The Church of Samuel Versus Today by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that we do not deserve to be alive today, but we are blessed by a loving God. However, the preacher criticizes the state of the church, stat |
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You Are Mine! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound truth that believers are cherished by God, who created, redeemed, and called them by name. He highlights that each individual is precious in G |
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A Broken Down City Without Walls by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Saul and his son Jonathan from the Bible. Saul's disobedience to God's commandments and his disregard for the word of the Lord l |
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The Wall Is Down by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is bringing a strong message to the United States through prophets and watchmen. He declares that God is no longer allowing people |
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(In the Word) 08 - Bearing Fruit for God or the Devil by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God. He encourages the audience to reject old traditions and wrong teachings that may conflict with the Wo |
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Till There Was No Remedy by John Rhys Watkins | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of the church and the need for repentance. He references Isaiah chapter 5, where God compares his people to a vineyard that produce |
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Service and Servanthood of the Lord - Part 6 of 8 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of service and the role of the servant in the Bible. The passages from Isaiah are examined to understand the model servant and th |





