Jeremiah 18:22
Jeremiah 18:22 in Multiple Translations
Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them; for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
Let a cry for help go up from their houses, when you send an armed band on them suddenly: for they have made a hole in which to take me, and have put nets for my feet secretly.
May cries of agony be heard from their houses when you suddenly bring invaders to attack them, because they dug a pit to capture me and hid traps to catch me as I walk along.
Let the crye bee heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring an hoste suddenly vpon them: for they haue digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feete.
A cry is heard from their houses, For Thou bringest against them suddenly a troop, For they dug a pit to capture me, And snares they have hidden for my feet.
Let a cry be heard from their houses when you bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me and hidden snares for my feet.
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
Let a cry be heard out of their houses: for thou shalt bring the robber upon them suddenly: because they have digged a pit to take me, and have hid snares for my feet.
Cause people to scream in their homes when enemy soldiers suddenly come into their houses! Cause all those things to happen to them because they want to kill me. It is as though they have dug a pit for me to fall into, and they have hidden traps along my path.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 18:22
Study Notes — Jeremiah 18:22
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- Jeremiah 18:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:22
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 18:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
- Sermons on Jeremiah 18:22
Context — Another Plot against Jeremiah
22Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.
23But You, O LORD, know all their deadly plots against me. Do not wipe out their guilt or blot out their sin from Your sight. Let them be overthrown before You; deal with them in the time of Your anger.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 6:26 | O daughter of my people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as you would for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. |
| 2 | Psalms 140:5 | The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:10–11 | On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. Wail, O dwellers of the Hollow, for all your merchants will be silenced; all who weigh out silver will be cut off. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 25:34–36 | Wail, you shepherds, and cry out; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For the days of your slaughter have come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery. Flight will evade the shepherds, and escape will elude the leaders of the flock. Hear the cry of the shepherds, the wailing of the leaders of the flock, for the LORD is destroying their pasture. |
| 5 | Isaiah 10:30 | Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! |
| 6 | Psalms 56:5–7 | All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. In spite of such sin, will they escape? In Your anger, O God, cast down the nations. |
| 7 | Zephaniah 1:16 | a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 9:20–21 | Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. For death has climbed in through our windows; it has entered our fortresses to cut off the children from the streets, the young men from the town squares. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 20:10 | For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 18:20 | Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. |
Jeremiah 18:22 Summary
[Jeremiah 18:22 is a prayer that Jeremiah offers to God, asking Him to bring judgment on those who have sought to harm him. This verse shows us that God is a just and righteous God who will ultimately vindicate those who are faithful to Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4. Jeremiah's prayer is not motivated by a desire for personal revenge, but rather by a desire to see God's justice and righteousness upheld. As we reflect on this verse, we can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and vindication to those who are faithful to Him, as promised in Psalm 37:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cry from their houses that Jeremiah is asking for in Jeremiah 18:22?
The cry from their houses refers to the sound of lamentation and distress that will come from the homes of those who have plotted against Jeremiah, as a result of God's judgment, similar to what is described in Jeremiah 9:20 and Deuteronomy 28:41.
Why does Jeremiah ask God to bring raiders against his enemies?
Jeremiah asks God to bring raiders against his enemies because they have sought to harm him, and he is calling upon God to vindicate him and bring justice, as seen in Psalm 35:1 and Romans 12:19.
Is Jeremiah being vindictive in his prayer against his enemies?
Jeremiah's prayer is not motivated by personal vindictiveness, but rather by a desire to see God's justice and righteousness upheld, as expressed in Jeremiah 11:20 and Psalm 119:75.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' teaching on loving our enemies?
While Jeremiah's prayer may seem to contradict Jesus' teaching on loving our enemies in Matthew 5:44, it is essential to understand the context of Jeremiah's prayer, which is a call for God's justice, and Jesus' teaching, which is a call to personal forgiveness and love, as seen in Luke 6:27-36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have sought to harm or hinder others, and how can I make amends and seek forgiveness?
- How can I trust God to vindicate me when I am faced with persecution or opposition, and what does this verse teach me about God's justice?
- In what ways can I pray for my enemies, as Jesus taught, while still seeking God's justice and righteousness, as seen in this verse?
- What are some 'pits' or 'snares' that I have set for others, either intentionally or unintentionally, and how can I work to remove them and promote healing and reconciliation?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:22
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 18:22
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:22
Sermons on Jeremiah 18:22
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Spiritual Virginity by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being vessels for God. He shares personal experiences of witnessing people repenting and being transformed by the power of |
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The Proud Have Hid a Snare by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the importance of being aware of the enemies we face when following God's path. He highlights the need to rely on the Bible for guidanc |


