Jeremiah 15:6
Jeremiah 15:6 in Multiple Translations
You have forsaken Me, declares the LORD. You have turned your back. So I will stretch out My hand against you and I will destroy you; I am weary of showing compassion.
Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee; I am weary with repenting.
Thou hast rejected me, saith Jehovah, thou art gone backward: therefore have I stretched out my hand against thee, and destroyed thee; I am weary with repenting.
You have given me up, says the Lord, you have gone back: so my hand is stretched out against you for your destruction; I am tired of changing my purpose.
You have deserted me, declares the Lord. You have turned your back on me. So I will take action against you and destroy you; I am tired of showing you mercy.
Thou hast forsaken me, sayth the Lord, and gone backward: therefore wil I stretch out mine hand against thee, and destroy thee: for I am weary with repenting.
Thou — thou hast left Me — an affirmation of Jehovah, Backward thou goest, And I stretch out My hand against thee, And I destroy thee, I have been weary of repenting,
You have rejected me,” says the LORD. “You have gone backward. Therefore I have stretched out my hand against you and destroyed you. I am weary of showing compassion.
Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee; I am weary with repenting.
Thou hast forsaken me, saith the Lord, thou art gone backward: and I will stretch out my hand against thee, and I will destroy thee: I am weary of entreating thee.
You people have abandoned me; you have continued to walk away from me [DOU]. So, I will lift up my fist to smash you; I will not act mercifully toward you any longer.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 15:6
Study Notes — Jeremiah 15:6
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- Jeremiah 15:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 15:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 15:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 15:6
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 15:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 15:6
Context — Judgment to Continue
6You have forsaken Me, declares the LORD. You have turned your back. So I will stretch out My hand against you and I will destroy you; I am weary of showing compassion.
7I will scatter them with a winnowing fork at the gates of the land. I will bereave and destroy My people who have not turned from their ways. 8I will make their widows more numerous than the sand of the sea. I will bring a destroyer at noon against the mothers of young men. I will suddenly bring upon them anguish and dismay.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 7:24 | Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. |
| 2 | Zephaniah 1:4 | “I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests— |
| 3 | Isaiah 1:4 | Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children of depravity! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. |
| 4 | Hosea 11:7 | My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them. |
| 5 | Zechariah 7:11 | But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:17 | Have you not brought this on yourself by forsaking the LORD your God when He led you in the way? |
| 7 | Ezekiel 25:7 | therefore I will indeed stretch out My hand against you and give you as plunder to the nations. I will cut you off from the peoples and exterminate you from the countries. I will destroy you, and you will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 8 | Jeremiah 1:16 | I will pronounce My judgments against them for all their wickedness, because they have forsaken Me to burn incense to other gods and to worship the works of their own hands. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 6:19 | Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. |
| 10 | Hosea 13:14 | I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes. |
Jeremiah 15:6 Summary
[Jeremiah 15:6 is a reminder that God's patience has limits, and when we turn our backs on Him, He will not always show compassion. This verse encourages us to remain faithful to God and to seek His mercy, just as it says in Psalm 51:1, 'Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.' By recognizing God's justice and holiness, we can understand that His destruction of the people is not a contradiction to His loving nature, but rather a demonstration of His character, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be weary of showing compassion?
This phrase in Jeremiah 15:6 indicates that God's patience has limits, as seen in Psalm 103:9, where it says God will not always accuse, nor will He harbor His anger forever, showing that His compassion is not endless when faced with continuous disobedience.
Why does God say He will destroy the people in Jeremiah 15:6?
God says He will destroy the people because they have forsaken Him and turned their back on Him, which is a recurring theme in the Bible, such as in Deuteronomy 31:16-17, where Moses warns the Israelites that if they turn to other gods, God's anger will be kindled against them.
Is God's destruction of the people in Jeremiah 15:6 a contradiction to His loving nature?
No, God's destruction of the people is a demonstration of His justice and holiness, as seen in Isaiah 5:16, where it says that God will be exalted in justice, and in Romans 11:22, which reminds us that God's kindness and severity are both part of His nature.
How can we apply Jeremiah 15:6 to our own lives?
We can apply Jeremiah 15:6 by recognizing the importance of faithfulness to God, as seen in Revelation 2:4-5, where Jesus warns the church in Ephesus to return to their first love, and in 2 Chronicles 7:14, which encourages us to humble ourselves, pray, and turn from our wicked ways.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be turning my back on God, and how can I return to Him?
- How does God's weariness of showing compassion challenge my understanding of His character?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's mercy and compassion, and how can I do that?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my faithfulness to God, just as He is faithful to me?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 15:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 15:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 15:6
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 15:6
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 15:6
Sermons on Jeremiah 15:6
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The Church’s Mandate to Their Nation by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the church's prophetic mandate to represent God's perspective to their nation, particularly in Israel, where the church must challenge the prevailing secular vi |
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Study Notes - Seeking God by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches on God's complaint about those who turn back, do not seek, and do not inquire for Him, emphasizing the consequences of forsaking God and the failure to res |
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(Biblical Manhood) -Morning Brunch by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a godly example to our children. He shares his desire for his son to see him on his knees, weeping with joy about Jes |
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Are You Developing a Hard Heart by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the passage from Isaiah 6:9-10 where God sends Isaiah on a mission to a people who will not understand or perceive his message. The preacher |
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Dangerous Shepards by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the state of preaching in North America, stating that skits and plays have replaced traditional sermons in some churches. The sp |
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Biblical Courtship Session #1: Introduction to Biblical Courtship by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing and studying the Word of God. He encourages young people to prioritize their time in the Bible rather than being c |
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(Gifts) Gift of the Prophet by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the role of prophets in the Old Testament and their responsibility to communicate God's message to the people of Israel. He highlights the ex |






