Jeremiah 5:16
Jeremiah 5:16 in Multiple Translations
Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.
Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
Their arrows give certain death, they are all men of war.
Their arrows bring death; they are all strong warriors.
Whose quiuer is as an open sepulchre: they are all very strong.
Its quiver [is] as an open sepulchre, All of them — mighty ones.
Their quiver is an open tomb. They are all mighty men.
Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men.
Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all valiant.
Their soldiers are all very strong, and the arrows from their quivers [MET] will ◄send many Israeli men to their graves/cause many Israeli people to die►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:16
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Jeremiah 5:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַשְׁפָּת֖/וֹ
כְּ/קֶ֣בֶר
פָּת֑וּחַ
כֻּלָּ֖/ם
גִּבּוֹרִֽים
אַשְׁפָּת֖/וֹ
ʼashpâh
H827
quiver
N-fs | Suff
כְּ/קֶ֣בֶר
qeber
H6913
grave
Prep | N-ms
פָּת֑וּחַ
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Qal-Inf-c
כֻּלָּ֖/ם
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
גִּבּוֹרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:16
אַשְׁפָּת֖/וֹ
ʼashpâh
H827
"quiver"
N-fs | Suff
A container for holding arrows, like a quiver, as used by warriors in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) quiver (for arrows) 1a) of home, of God's instruments (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: quiver. See also: Job 39:23; Isaiah 49:2; Psalms 127:5.
כְּ/קֶ֣בֶר
qeber
H6913
"grave"
Prep | N-ms
A grave or sepulchre is a place where the dead are buried, often a tomb or burial site. This word is used in the Bible to describe the final resting place of individuals, and is translated as burying place or sepulchre in the KJV.
Definition: grave, sepulchre, tomb
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: burying place, grave, sepulchre. See also: Genesis 23:4; 2 Chronicles 32:33; Psalms 5:10.
פָּת֑וּחַ
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
כֻּלָּ֖/ם
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גִּבּוֹרִֽים
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:16
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- Jeremiah 5:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:16
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
- Sermons on Jeremiah 5:16
Context — Judgment Proclaimed
14Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes.
15Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.
16Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.
17They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.” 18“Yet even in those days,” declares the LORD, “I will not make a full end of you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 5:28 | Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. |
| 2 | Psalms 5:9 | For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit. |
| 3 | Romans 3:13 | “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” |
Jeremiah 5:16 Summary
Jeremiah 5:16 describes a powerful and frightening enemy that is coming against Israel, with quivers full of deadly arrows and mighty warriors. This verse reminds us that our trust should be in God, not in our own strength or military might, as seen in Psalm 20:7 and Proverbs 21:31. Just like Israel, we face spiritual dangers and enemies, but we can trust in God's sovereignty and protection, as promised in Psalm 91:4 and Isaiah 41:10. By trusting in God and seeking His strength, we can stand strong against the spiritual battles we face, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the quivers of the invading nation are like open graves?
This metaphor describes the abundance of deadly arrows the nation has, ready to be used against Israel, much like an open grave is prepared to receive the dead, as seen in Jeremiah 5:16, emphasizing their military might and the danger they pose, reminiscent of the divine judgment in Deuteronomy 28:49-50.
Why are the warriors of the invading nation described as 'all mighty men'?
This phrase highlights the strength and bravery of the warriors, making them a formidable force against Israel, which is a fulfillment of the Lord's warning in Jeremiah 5:15, and is also consistent with the description of strong and powerful nations in Isaiah 5:26-30.
How does this verse relate to God's overall plan for Israel?
This verse is part of a larger warning to Israel of the consequences of their disobedience, as seen in Jeremiah 5:14-18, and is consistent with God's covenant with Israel, as described in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Deuteronomy 28:1-68, where blessings and curses are outlined based on their obedience or disobedience.
What can we learn from the description of the invading nation's military might?
We can learn that God is sovereign over all nations and can use any nation to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Jeremiah 25:9 and Isaiah 10:5-6, and that our trust should be in Him, not in our own strength or military might, as emphasized in Psalm 20:7 and Proverbs 21:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the warning in Jeremiah 5:16 to my own life, recognizing the spiritual dangers that threaten my walk with God?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with powerful enemies or overwhelming circumstances, as described in Jeremiah 5:16 and other verses like Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2-3?
- What are some 'quivers' or 'open graves' in my own life that I need to be aware of, and how can I seek God's protection and deliverance from them, as promised in Psalm 91:4 and Proverbs 18:10?
- In what ways can I be a 'mighty man' or woman of God, standing strong in the face of spiritual battles, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:16
Their quiver is an open sepulchre,.... The Chaldeans used bows and arrows in fighting; and the quiver is a case for arrows; and the phrase denotes, that their arrows would do great execution, and be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:16
Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. Open sepulchre - (cf. Psalms 5:9). Their quiver is all-devouring, as the grave opened to receive the dead: as many as are the arrows, so many are the deaths.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
Quiver; collectively expressed for quivers; a synecdoche for the whole military preparations, and a metonymy of the containing for the contained, viz. the arrows that will be shot out of them, called the sons of the quiver, ; bow and arrow being the chief weapons for war in those countries, and in those days. Is an open sepulchre; a proverbial speech, , relating to the dreadful havoc and destruction that will be made, devouring the living as the grave doth the dead, or making work for the greedy, devouring grave, that never saith it hath enough, . Or, they shall destroy many with one quiver, as one grave will swallow many dead, which may note their skill, and the success they shall have, few of their arrows shall fail of doing execution. They are all mighty men; these Chaldeans are all men of valour, fit for warriors.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
Jeremiah 5:16 Their quiver [is] as an open sepulchre, they [are] all mighty men.Ver. 16. Their quiver is an open sepulchre.] As holding arrows that wound deadly, and that shall despatch many, being drenched in their gall.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
(16) An open sepulchre.—Every arrow in the quivers of the Chaldæan bowmen was to be as a messenger of death, a blast or pestilence from the grave.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
Verse 16. Their quiver is an open sepulchre] They are such exact archers as never to miss their mark; every arrow is sure to slay one man.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:16
16. Their quiver is an open sepulchre] Their arrows are deadly. Cp. Psalms 5:9. Their quiver] Cp. Jeremiah 4:29 (“bowmen”).
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:16
Their quiver - See Jeremiah 4:29, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:16
16. Their quiver is as an open sepulchre — Some conjecture this language to be used in allusion to the shape of the quiver; others, with a more delicate poetical sensibility, say, Because filled with
Sermons on Jeremiah 5:16
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Under Sin by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of sin on the human mind and its ability to comprehend spiritual matters. He highlights the irony of highly intelligent individuals |
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In My Flesh Shall I See God by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher delves into the significance of the Greek word 'taphos,' often used in the New Testament to refer to literal burial places but also figuratively by Paul to describe de |
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Our Adversary the Devil and His Angels by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the second coming of the Lord Jesus and the ultimate defeat of Satan. He quotes over 400 verses, discussing topics such as the revelation of |
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God's Special Treasure by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the concept of believers being treasured by God, likened to jewels in His sight. It explores the idea of God valuing His children so much that He considers t |
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The Biblical Theology of the Tongue by Mack Tomlinson | This sermon delves into the biblical theology of the tongue, emphasizing the power of words to either speak truth or error, highlighting the struggle with words that we all face. I |
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The Third Commandment by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the gravity of the Third Commandment, which instructs believers not to take the name of the Lord in vain. He explains that this commandment calls for sincere, |
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(The Full Gospel) 5. That Which Was From the Beginning by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of life and fellowship as the core essence of Christianity, emphasizing that these were the foundational aspects from the beginning of time an |