Jeremiah 5:16

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.

American Standard Version (1901)

Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.

Bible in Basic English

Their arrows give certain death, they are all men of war.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all valiant.

Free Bible Version

Their arrows bring death; they are all strong warriors.

Geneva Bible 1599

Whose quiuer is as an open sepulchre: they are all very strong.

King James (Authorized) Version

Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.

Translation for Translators

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►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Its quiver is like an open tomb. They are all soldiers.

Noah Webster Bible

Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men.

World English Bible

Their quiver is an open tomb. They are all mighty men.

Young's Literal Translation

Its quiver [is] as an open sepulchre, All of them — mighty ones.

Context

Judgment Proclaimed

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.”

Summary

Jeremiah 5:16 describes a coming judgment upon the people of Judah, executed by a foreign nation from afar. This verse serves as a warning of the consequences of the Israelites' disobedience and idolatry, highlighting God's justice and the fulfillment of His prophetic word. The imagery of swift and fierce invaders portrays the severity of God's discipline for His wayward people. Ultimately, this verse underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands to avoid facing His righteous judgment.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

open sepulchre--(Compare Psa 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.