Jeremiah 14:19
Jeremiah 14:19 in Multiple Translations
Have You rejected Judah completely? Do You despise Zion? Why have You stricken us so that we are beyond healing? We hoped for peace, but no good has come, and for the time of healing, but there was only terror.
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? we looked for peace, and there is no good; and for the time of healing, and behold trouble!
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!
Have you completely given up Judah? is your soul turned in disgust from Zion? why have you given us blows from which there is no one to make us well? we were looking for peace, but no good came; and for a time of well-being, but there was only a great fear.
Have you really rejected Judah? Do you hate Zion so much? Why have you wounded us so badly that we can't be healed? We hoped for peace, but instead nothing good has come; we hoped for a time of healing, but instead there was only sudden terror.
Hast thou vtterly reiected Iudah, or hath thy soule abhorred Zion? why hast thou smitten vs, that we cannot be healed? Wee looked for peace, and there is no good, and for the time of health, and behold trouble.
Hast Thou utterly rejected Judah? Zion hath Thy soul loathed? Wherefore hast Thou smitten us, And there is no healing to us? Looking for peace, and there is no good, And for a time of healing, and lo, terror.
Have you utterly rejected Judah? Has your soul loathed Zion? Why have you struck us, and there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and behold, dismay!
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? Why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? we looked for peace, and there is no good; and for the time of healing, and behold trouble!
Hast thou utterly cast away Juda, or hath thy soul abhorred Sion? why then hast thou struck us, so that there is no healing for us? we have looked for peace, and there is no good: and for the time of healing, and behold trouble.
Then I prayed this: “Yahweh, have you completely rejected the people of Judah? Do you really despise the people of Jerusalem [MTY]? Why have you [RHQ] wounded us very badly, with the result that we will never be healed? We hoped that we would have peace, but there was no peace. We hoped that there would be a time when we would be healed, but all that we received were things that terrified us.
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Jeremiah 14:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/מָאֹ֨ס
מָאַ֜סְתָּ
אֶת
יְהוּדָ֗ה
אִם
בְּ/צִיּוֹן֙
גָּעֲלָ֣ה
נַפְשֶׁ֔/ךָ
מַדּ֨וּעַ֙
הִכִּיתָ֔/נוּ
וְ/אֵ֥ין
לָ֖/נוּ
מַרְפֵּ֑א
קַוֵּ֤ה
לְ/שָׁלוֹם֙
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ט֔וֹב
וּ/לְ/עֵ֥ת
מַרְפֵּ֖א
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
בְעָתָֽה
הֲ/מָאֹ֨ס
mâʼaç
H3988
to reject
Part | V-Qal-Ptc
מָאַ֜סְתָּ
mâʼaç
H3988
to reject
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
בְּ/צִיּוֹן֙
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
Prep | N-proper
גָּעֲלָ֣ה
gâʻal
H1602
to abhor
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
נַפְשֶׁ֔/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
מַדּ֨וּעַ֙
maddûwaʻ
H4069
why?
Part
הִכִּיתָ֔/נוּ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms | Suff
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
לָ֖/נוּ
Prep | Suff
מַרְפֵּ֑א
marpêʼ
H4832
healing
N-ms
קַוֵּ֤ה
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Ptc
לְ/שָׁלוֹם֙
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
ט֔וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
וּ/לְ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
time
Conj | Prep | N-cs
מַרְפֵּ֖א
marpêʼ
H4832
healing
N-ms
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
בְעָתָֽה
bᵉʻâthâh
H1205
terror
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 14:19
הֲ/מָאֹ֨ס
mâʼaç
H3988
"to reject"
Part | V-Qal-Ptc
To spurn or reject something is what this Hebrew word means. In Genesis 37:35, it is used to describe how Jacob felt when his sons told him Joseph had died.
Definition: 1) to reject, despise, refuse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to reject, refuse 1a2) to despise 1b) (Niphal) to be rejected
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: abhor, cast away (off), contemn, despise, disdain, (become) loathe(some), melt away, refuse, reject, reprobate, [idiom] utterly, vile person. See also: Leviticus 26:15; Psalms 106:24; Psalms 15:4.
מָאַ֜סְתָּ
mâʼaç
H3988
"to reject"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To spurn or reject something is what this Hebrew word means. In Genesis 37:35, it is used to describe how Jacob felt when his sons told him Joseph had died.
Definition: 1) to reject, despise, refuse 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to reject, refuse 1a2) to despise 1b) (Niphal) to be rejected
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: abhor, cast away (off), contemn, despise, disdain, (become) loathe(some), melt away, refuse, reject, reprobate, [idiom] utterly, vile person. See also: Leviticus 26:15; Psalms 106:24; Psalms 15:4.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוּדָ֗ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
בְּ/צִיּוֹן֙
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
Prep | N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
גָּעֲלָ֣ה
gâʻal
H1602
"to abhor"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To abhor means to strongly dislike or reject something. In the Bible, it is used to describe a strong feeling of hatred or disgust. People may abhor evil or sinful things, and God may abhor wickedness.
Definition: 1) to abhor, loathe, be vilely cast away, fall 1a) (Qal) to abhor, loathe 1b) (Niphal) to be defiled 1c) (Hiphil) to reject as loathsome, show aversion
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: abhor, fail, lothe, vilely cast away. See also: Leviticus 26:11; Leviticus 26:44; Jeremiah 14:19.
נַפְשֶׁ֔/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
מַדּ֨וּעַ֙
maddûwaʻ
H4069
"why?"
Part
This Hebrew word is used to ask questions like why or how, seeking to understand the reason behind something. It appears in various forms in the Bible, often in contexts of inquiry or curiosity.
Definition: why?, on what account?, wherefore?
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: how, wherefore, why. See also: Genesis 26:27; 2 Kings 8:12; Isaiah 5:4.
הִכִּיתָ֔/נוּ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
לָ֖/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
מַרְפֵּ֑א
marpêʼ
H4832
"healing"
N-ms
Means healing or a cure, like medicine. It can also mean deliverance or a state of being calm and peaceful. This word is used in the Bible to describe physical and emotional healing.
Definition: 1) health, healing, cure 1a) healing, cure 1b) health, profit, sound (of mind) 1c) healing 1c1) incurable (with negative)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (in-)cure(-able), healing(-lth), remedy, sound, wholesome, yielding. See also: 2 Chronicles 21:18; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 4:22.
קַוֵּ֤ה
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Ptc
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
לְ/שָׁלוֹם֙
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
ט֔וֹב
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
וּ/לְ/עֵ֥ת
ʻêth
H6256
"time"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
Eth means time, especially now or when, and can refer to an event, experience, or occasion. It is often used to describe a specific moment or period.
Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. See also: Genesis 8:11; 2 Chronicles 35:17; Psalms 1:3.
מַרְפֵּ֖א
marpêʼ
H4832
"healing"
N-ms
Means healing or a cure, like medicine. It can also mean deliverance or a state of being calm and peaceful. This word is used in the Bible to describe physical and emotional healing.
Definition: 1) health, healing, cure 1a) healing, cure 1b) health, profit, sound (of mind) 1c) healing 1c1) incurable (with negative)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (in-)cure(-able), healing(-lth), remedy, sound, wholesome, yielding. See also: 2 Chronicles 21:18; Proverbs 15:4; Proverbs 4:22.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
בְעָתָֽה
bᵉʻâthâh
H1205
"terror"
N-fs
This word describes a state of terror or dismay, causing someone to be troubled or afraid. It is often used to describe a strong negative emotional response.
Definition: terror, dismay
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: trouble. See also: Jeremiah 8:15; Jeremiah 14:19.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 14:19
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- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
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Context — A Prayer for Mercy
17You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound.
18If I go out to the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I enter the city, I see those ravaged by famine! For both prophet and priest travel to a land they do not know.’”
19Have You rejected Judah completely? Do You despise Zion? Why have You stricken us so that we are beyond healing? We hoped for peace, but no good has come, and for the time of healing, but there was only terror.
20We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the guilt of our fathers; indeed, we have sinned against You. 21For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamentations 5:22 | unless You have utterly rejected us and remain angry with us beyond measure. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 8:15 | We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 6:30 | They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.” |
| 4 | 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 17:19–20 | and even Judah did not keep the commandments of the LORD their God, but lived according to the customs Israel had introduced. So the LORD rejected all the descendants of Israel. He afflicted them and delivered them into the hands of plunderers, until He had banished them from His presence. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 30:13 | There is no one to plead your cause, no remedy for your sores, no recovery for you. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 12:8 | My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 15:18 | Why is my pain unending, and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You have indeed become like a mirage to me— water that is not there. |
| 9 | Job 30:26 | But when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, darkness fell. |
| 10 | Psalms 78:59 | On hearing it, God was furious and rejected Israel completely. |
Jeremiah 14:19 Summary
Jeremiah 14:19 is a cry of desperation from the people of Judah, who are experiencing God's judgment and feeling hopeless. They are asking God if He has completely rejected them and if they are beyond healing. This verse reminds us that even in the midst of suffering, we can cry out to God and seek His mercy, as seen in Psalm 107:1-43. It also reminds us that God's judgment is not a rejection of His people, but rather a call to repentance and restoration, as seen in Luke 15:11-32, and that He is always faithful to His covenant with us, as seen in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:19 and why is it important?
Jeremiah 14:19 is part of a larger lament in Jeremiah 14:17-22, where the prophet is crying out to God on behalf of the people, expressing their sorrow and confusion over the judgment they are experiencing, as seen in Jeremiah 14:17-18, and seeking God's mercy and restoration, as expressed in Jeremiah 14:20-21, which is reminiscent of God's covenant with His people in Exodus 19:5-6.
Is God's judgment on Judah a rejection of His people forever?
No, God's judgment on Judah is not a rejection of His people forever, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where God says 'I have loved you with an everlasting love', and in Jeremiah 33:20-26, where God reaffirms His covenant with His people, demonstrating His eternal love and commitment to them.
Why does the verse say 'we are beyond healing'?
The phrase 'we are beyond healing' in Jeremiah 14:19 is an expression of the people's desperation and hopelessness in the face of God's judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 8:22, where the prophet laments the lack of healing for the nation's wounds, and in Jeremiah 30:12-15, where God describes the severity of the wound and the need for His healing touch.
What is the relationship between this verse and the concept of God's sovereignty?
Jeremiah 14:19 highlights the tension between God's sovereignty and human suffering, as seen in Isaiah 45:7, where God says 'I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster', and in Romans 11:33-36, where the apostle Paul expresses awe at the depths of God's wisdom and knowledge, demonstrating the complexity of God's sovereignty and human experience.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have experienced God's discipline or judgment in my life, and how have I responded to it?
- How do I balance the tension between God's sovereignty and human suffering in my own understanding of God's character, as seen in Psalm 73:1-28?
- In what ways can I, like the prophet Jeremiah, cry out to God on behalf of my community or nation, seeking His mercy and restoration, as seen in Ezekiel 22:30?
- What are some areas in my life where I have 'hoped for peace, but no good has come', and how can I trust God in the midst of those difficulties, as seen in Psalm 13:1-6?
- How does Jeremiah 14:19 challenge or comfort me in my understanding of God's love and commitment to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:19
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah?.... The prophet, though forbid, proceeds to prayers and expostulations on account of this people, the people of the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin: or, "in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:19
Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? we looked for peace, and there is no good; and for the time of healing, and behold trouble!
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
The prophet again returns to God, expostulating with him, and humbly imploring mercy for his people, which lets us know that he did not understand God’ s words to him, , as an absolute prohibition of him to pray for this people. Zion was a place whose gates God loved, and Judah was his pleasant portion. Lord, saith the prophet, is it possible thou shouldst loathe a place which thou so much lovedst, or cast off a people which thou hast so much owned? Why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? he acknowledgeth God to be he that had smitten them, and their condition without him to be helpless and hopeless; and that all their hopes and expectations were frustrated.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
Jeremiah 14:19 Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and [there is] no healing for us? we looked for peace, and [there is] no good; and for the time of healing, and behold trouble!Ver. 19. Hast thou utterly rejected Judah?] So as that I may not put up one prayer more for them. I cannot hold, whatever come of it; let not my Lord be angry if I shoot this arrow also after the former.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
(19) Hast thou utterly rejected Judah?—The heart of the patriot overpowers even the conviction of the prophet, and, though bidden not to pray, he bursts forth, in spite of the command, with a prayer of passionate intercession. Hath thy soul lothed Zion?—The Hebrew implies the act of rejection as well as the feeling which leads to it.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
Verse 19. We looked for peace] We expected prosperity when Josiah purged the land of idolatry. And there is no good] For we have relapsed into our former ways.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 14:19
A second (compare Jeremiah 14:7-9) earnest intercession, acknowledging the wickedness of the nation, but appealing to the covenant and to God’s Almighty power.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:19
19-21. Do not abhor us — Again the prophet turns in still more importunate pleading to God. His burdened spirit pours out more impassioned supplications.
Sermons on Jeremiah 14:19
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God's Will in Electing Grace by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of reprobation and the marks that people wear if they are cast away in hell with no hope of salvation. He suggests that America a |
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The Marks of Reprobation by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of a reprobate nation, using the example of America. He believes that America is already in hell because of the moral decay and v |
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God's Rejection - Reprobation by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the decline of morality in America and the loss of moral values. He discusses the five common graces that God gives to humanity to restrain |
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Reprobate Silver by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of God's grace and how it extends to all mankind. He distinguishes between redeeming, saving grace and common grace, which is des |
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Authentic Religion by J.C. Ryle | J.C. Ryle emphasizes the critical need for authenticity in religion, warning against the prevalence of hollow and counterfeit faith in contemporary society. He defines authentic re |
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The Mental Agonies of Hell by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the urgency of seeking the kingdom of heaven, drawing from Paul's example of striving for spiritual assurance and discipline even after conversion |
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Of the Decrees of Rejection, of Some Angels, and of Some Men. by John Gill | John Gill addresses the complex theological concepts of divine rejection, focusing on the rejection of certain angels and men. He explains that God's decree of rejection is rooted |