Jeremiah 13:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So I will pull your skirts up over your face, that your shame may be seen.

American Standard Version (1901)

Therefore will I also uncover thy skirts upon thy face, and thy shame shall appear.

Bible in Basic English

So I will have your skirts uncovered before your face, in order that your shame may be seen.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Wherefore I have also bared my thighs against thy face, and thy shame hath appeared.

Free Bible Version

I will pull your skirts up over your face, so you will be seen naked and ashamed.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore I haue also discouered thy skirts vpon thy face, that thy shame may appeare.

King James (Authorized) Version

Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.

Translation for Translators

It is as though I myself will pull your skirts up over your faces and cause you to be very ashamed because everyone will be able to see your sex organs.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So also I myself will strip your skirts off you, and your private parts will be seen.

Noah Webster Bible

Therefore will I uncover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.

World English Bible

Therefore I will also uncover your skirts on your face, and your shame will appear.

Young's Literal Translation

I also have made bare thy skirts before thy face, And thy shame hath been seen.

Context

Captivity Threatened

²⁵This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood. ²⁶So I will pull your skirts up over your face, that your shame may be seen. ²⁷Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”

Summary

This verse in the book of Jeremiah expresses the sorrow and shame that will come upon the people of Judah due to their persistent sin and rebellion against God. It serves as a warning of the consequences of turning away from the Lord and following after idols. The imagery of shame and exposure highlights the spiritual nakedness and vulnerability of those who forsake God's ways. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of repentance and returning to God to avoid the judgment and disgrace that result from disobedience.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

discover . . . upon thy face--rather, "throw up thy skirts over thy face," or head; done by way of ignominy to captive women and to prostitutes (Nah 3:5). The Jews' punishment should answer to their crime. As their sin had been perpetrated in the most public places, so God would expose them to the contempt of other nations most openly (Lam 1:8).