Jeremiah 49:25
Jeremiah 49:25 in Multiple Translations
How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy?
How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!
How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?
How has the town of praise been wasted, the place of joy!
Why isn't the city that is praised deserted, the city that made me happy?
How is the glorious citie not reserued, the citie of my ioy?
How is it not left — the city of praise, The city of my joy!
How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?
How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!
How have they forsaken the city of renown, the city of joy!
That famous city, that I was previously pleased with, will be abandoned.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 49:25
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Jeremiah 49:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֥יךְ
לֹֽא
עֻזְּבָ֖ה
עִ֣יר
תהלה
תְּהִלָּ֑ת
קִרְיַ֖ת
מְשׂוֹשִֽׂ/י
אֵ֥יךְ
ʼêyk
H349
how?
Part
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
עֻזְּבָ֖ה
ʻâzab
H5800
Forsaken
V-Q-Perf-3fs
עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
תהלה
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs
תְּהִלָּ֑ת
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs
קִרְיַ֖ת
qiryâh
H7151
town
N-fs
מְשׂוֹשִֽׂ/י
mâsôws
H4885
rejoicing
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 49:25
אֵ֥יךְ
ʼêyk
H349
"how?"
Part
In the Bible, this word means 'how' or 'where', like in Genesis when God asks Adam 'where are you'. It's also used to express surprise or excitement.
Definition: interrog adv how?
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: how, what. See also: Genesis 26:9; Ecclesiastes 2:16; Psalms 11:1.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
עֻזְּבָ֖ה
ʻâzab
H5800
"Forsaken"
V-Q-Perf-3fs
Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.
Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.
עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
תהלה
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
תְּהִלָּ֑ת
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
קִרְיַ֖ת
qiryâh
H7151
"town"
N-fs
This word refers to a town or city, a place where people live and work. It is used in the Bible to describe various urban areas.
Definition: 1) city, town 1a) in general 1b) in specific 1c) collective 1d) indefinite Aramaic equivalent: qir.yah (קִרְיָה "town" H7149)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: city. See also: Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 22:2; Psalms 48:3.
מְשׂוֹשִֽׂ/י
mâsôws
H4885
"rejoicing"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a feeling of great joy or delight, like the rejoicing in Psalm 16:11. It's about being happy and celebrating something good. In the Bible, it often describes a positive emotional state.
Definition: exultation, joy, rejoicing
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: joy, mirth, rejoice. See also: Job 8:19; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 48:3.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 49:25
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 49:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:25
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:25
- Sermons on Jeremiah 49:25
Context — Judgment on Damascus
23Concerning Damascus: “Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, for they have heard a bad report; they are agitated like the sea; their anxiety cannot be calmed.
24Damascus has become feeble; she has turned to flee. Panic has gripped her; anguish and pain have seized her like a woman in labor.
25How is the city of praise not forsaken, the town that brings Me joy?
26For her young men will fall in the streets, and all her warriors will be silenced in that day,” declares the LORD of Hosts. 27“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 33:9 | So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 51:41 | How Sheshach has been captured! The praise of all the earth has been seized. What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! |
| 3 | Isaiah 1:26 | I will restore your judges as at first, and your counselors as at the beginning. After that you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 14:4–6 | you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 48:2 | There is no longer praise for Moab; in Heshbon they devise evil against her: ‘Come, let us cut her off from nationhood.’ You too, O people of Madmen, will be silenced; the sword will pursue you. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 48:39 | “How shattered it is! How they wail! How Moab has turned his back in shame! Moab has become an object of ridicule and horror to all those around him.” |
| 7 | Revelation 18:10 | In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” |
| 8 | Psalms 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 9 | Daniel 4:30 | the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” |
| 10 | Revelation 18:16–19 | saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” |
Jeremiah 49:25 Summary
Jeremiah 49:25 is a verse where God is expressing His surprise and concern that a city that once brought Him joy is now facing judgment and destruction. This city, likely Damascus, was once a thriving and beautiful place, but it has turned away from God and is now facing the consequences, as seen in the surrounding verses. We can learn from this verse that our actions have consequences, and that God takes joy in people and cities that live in obedience to Him, as seen in verses like Psalms 37:23 and Matthew 5:14-16. By living in a way that honors God, we can bring Him joy and experience His love and mercy in our lives, as encouraged in verses like John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the city of praise referred to in Jeremiah 49:25?
The city of praise in Jeremiah 49:25 is likely Damascus, which is being addressed in the surrounding verses, as seen in Jeremiah 49:23-27, and is a city that was once known for its beauty and prosperity, bringing joy to God as a thriving city, much like the joy described in Psalms 100:4.
Why would God ask how the city of praise is not forsaken?
God is expressing His surprise and concern that a city that once brought Him joy and praise is now facing judgment and destruction, as declared in Jeremiah 49:26-27, much like the warnings given to Israel in Deuteronomy 28:1-68.
What does it mean for a city to bring God joy?
A city brings God joy when its people live in obedience to Him, worship Him, and reflect His character, as seen in Jeremiah 49:25, and is reminiscent of the joy that God takes in His people, as expressed in Zephaniah 3:17.
How can we apply Jeremiah 49:25 to our own lives?
We can apply Jeremiah 49:25 by examining our own hearts and lives to see if we are bringing joy to God, and by living in a way that honors Him, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10, and by remembering that our actions have consequences, as warned in Galatians 6:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can bring joy to God in my own life, and what are the obstacles that prevent me from doing so?
- How can I balance the reality of God's judgment with the truth of His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 49:25 and other verses like Lamentations 3:22-23?
- What are some practical ways that I can live in obedience to God and reflect His character in my daily life, as a way of bringing Him joy, and how can I prioritize this in my relationships and decisions?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness even when I don't understand why certain events or circumstances are happening, as seen in the context of Jeremiah 49:25 and the larger story of the Bible?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 49:25
How is the city of praise not left,.... The city of Damascus, famous for its antiquity, its wealth and riches, strength and power; and with the Heathens for its devotion and superstition.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 49:25
How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy! How is the city of praise not left.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
It is called the city of praise, because it was a city so much praised, a city of great renown, which the prophet seeing like to be destroyed, lamenteth either in the person of the king of Syria, or of the Syrian inhabitants, wondering that the conquerors should not spare so famous and renowned a city, in which so many did rejoice.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
Jeremiah 49:25 How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!Ver. 25. How is the city of praise not left?] Why is so praiseworthy and renowned a city so demolished? See Jeremiah 49:23. Cause enough there was, because it was a valley of vanity, and Comus, Venus, and Bacchus there made their dividend, and shared their devotes.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
(25) How is the city of praise not left . . . !—The exclamation, half scornful, half ironical, points to the fact that the inhabitants of Damascus had tried in vain to flee (Jeremiah 49:24). The city so fair and glorious, with its rivers Abana and Pharphar (2 Kings 5:12), had not been “left,” would not be empty when it was taken. The people would perish with it. Her young warriors and her veterans should be cut off within the walls.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
Verse 25. How is the city of praise not left] Damascus is so ruined that she can no more be called a praiseworthy or happy city.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 49:25
25. not forsaken] The negative quite reverses the sense we should expect. Accordingly Du. and Co., emending the MT., render respectively, “Woe to her!” and “Woe to me!” continuing, “For the city of praise is forsaken.” the city of my joy] We should probably, with several Versions, omit the pronoun, and so put the words in the mouth of the prophet, and not of an inhabitant of the doomed city.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:25
An exclamation of sorrow wrung from the prophet at the thought of the people of Damascus remaining to be slaughtered. The words my joy express the prophet’s own sympathy.
Sermons on Jeremiah 49:25
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The Unrelenting Humility of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the scene of worship described in Revelation chapter 4. The worship is directed towards the God of all creation, with thunderings, lightning |
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The Ministry of Restoration - Part 3 by Dick Hussey | In this sermon on Judges Chapter 9, Jotan, the only surviving son of Gideon, speaks a parable from the top of a hill. One of the pearls in this parable is found in verse 13, where |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 12 Psalm 137 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 137, emphasizing its prophetic nature and the deep sorrow of the Israelites in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem. He explores the contrast be |
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Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding Isaiah's prophecies in the context of the surrounding nations that influenced Israel's history. He explains how Judah and |
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Isaiah Chapter 5 Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding the geopolitical context of Isaiah's prophecies, particularly the neighboring nations that influenced Israel and Judah. He |
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God Is Doing a New Thing - Slovakia Conference 2003 (Slovakian/english) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares stories of miraculous interventions by God in people's lives. He talks about a man who was able to rescue someone stuck in an elevator, and a wo |
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The Towers Have Fallen (Sept 16 2001) - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon addresses the tragic events of September 11, 2001, focusing on the need to heed God's message in times of calamity. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing |