Jeremiah 17:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of Jehovah? let it come now.

Bible in Basic English

See, they say to me, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come now.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold they say to me: Where is the word of the Lord? let it come.

Free Bible Version

See how they keep on saying to me, “Where is the disaster that the Lord's predicted? Is it ever going to happen?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Behold, they say vnto me, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come nowe.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

Translation for Translators

People often ridicule me and say, “You tell us messages that you say came from Yahweh, but ◄why have the things that you predicted not happened?/those predictions have not come true!►” [RHQ]

Unlocked Literal Bible

See, they are saying to me, 'Where is the word of Yahweh? Let it come!'

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

World English Bible

Behold, they ask me, “Where is Yahweh’s word? Let it be fulfilled now.”

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, they are saying unto me: 'Where [is] the word of Jehovah? pray, let it come.'

Context

Jeremiah’s Prayer for Deliverance

¹⁴Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. ¹⁵Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” ¹⁶But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.

Summary

In Jeremiah 17:15, the prophet Jeremiah expresses his distress and fear in the face of impending judgment and calamity. He seeks refuge in the Lord, acknowledging his dependence on God for deliverance and salvation. Despite his fear, Jeremiah demonstrates faith by turning to God in prayer and placing his trust in the Lord's faithfulness and righteousness. This verse serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's protection and guidance in times of trouble, showing that true security and hope are found in Him alone.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Where is the word?-- (Isa 5:19; Amo 5:18). Where is the fulfilment of the threats which thou didst utter as from God? A characteristic of the last stage of apostasy (Pe2 3:4).