Jeremiah 6:14
Jeremiah 6:14 in Multiple Translations
They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
They have healed also the hurt of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
And they have made little of the wounds of my people, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
They give my wounded people first aid, but they don't really care about them. They tell them, “Don't worry! We have peace!” even as war approaches.
They haue healed also ye hurt of the daughter of my people with sweete woordes, saying, Peace, peace, when there is no peace.
And they heal the breach of the daughter of my people slightly, Saying, 'Peace, peace!' and there is no peace.
They have healed also the hurt of my people superficially, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace.
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
And they healed the breach of the daughter of my people disgracefully, saying: Peace, peace: and there was no peace.
They act as though the sins of my people are like [MET] small wounds that they do not need to put bandages on. They continually greet people by saying ‘I hope things are going well with you,’ when things are not going well.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 6:14
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Jeremiah 6:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יְרַפְּא֞וּ
אֶת
שֶׁ֤בֶר
עַמִּ/י֙
עַל
נְקַלָּ֔ה
לֵ/אמֹ֖ר
שָׁל֣וֹם
שָׁל֑וֹם
וְ/אֵ֖ין
שָׁלֽוֹם
וַֽ/יְרַפְּא֞וּ
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֶׁ֤בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
N-ms
עַמִּ/י֙
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
נְקַלָּ֔ה
qâlal
H7043
to lighten
V-Niphal-Inf-c
לֵ/אמֹ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
שָׁל֑וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
Peace
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 6:14
וַֽ/יְרַפְּא֞וּ
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֶׁ֤בֶר
sheber
H7667
"breaking"
N-ms
This word describes a breaking or shattering, like a physical injury or a dream being interpreted, and is used to convey ruin or destruction in the Bible.
Definition: 1) breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash, ruin, shattering 1a) breaking, fracture, shattering, crushing 1b) crashing 1c) breaking (of a dream), interpretation 1d) quarries
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: affliction, breach, breaking, broken(-footed, -handed), bruise, crashing, destruction, hurt, interpretation, vexation. See also: Leviticus 21:19; Jeremiah 6:1; Psalms 60:4.
עַמִּ/י֙
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
נְקַלָּ֔ה
qâlal
H7043
"to lighten"
V-Niphal-Inf-c
The Hebrew word qalal means to make something light or easy, but it can also mean to curse or bring into contempt. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to be slight, be swift, be trifling, be of little account, be light 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be slight, be abated (of water) 1a2) to be swift 1a3) to be trifling, be of little account 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be swift, show oneself swift 1b2) to appear trifling, be too trifling, be insignificant 1b3) to be lightly esteemed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make despicable 1c2) to curse 1d) (Pual) to be cursed 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make light, lighten 1e2) to treat with contempt, bring contempt or dishonour 1f) (Pilpel) 1f1) to shake 1f2) to whet 1g) (Hithpalpel) to shake oneself, be moved to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abate, make bright, bring into contempt, (ac-) curse, despise, (be) ease(-y, -ier), (be a, make, make somewhat, move, seem a, set) light(-en, -er, -ly, -ly afflict, -ly esteem, thing), [idiom] slight(-ly), be swift(-er), (be, be more, make, re-) vile, whet. See also: Genesis 8:8; 2 Kings 3:18; Psalms 37:22.
לֵ/אמֹ֖ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
שָׁל֣וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
שָׁל֑וֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
שָׁלֽוֹם
shâlôwm
H7965
"Peace"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for peace, shalom, means completeness, wellness, and friendship, and is often used to describe God's relationship with humanity, as seen in the covenant with the Israelites. It encompasses physical and spiritual health, prosperity, and harmony.
Definition: This name means completeness, peace Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 209 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 15:15; Esther 2:11; Psalms 4:9.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 6:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 6:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:14
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 6:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 6:14
Context — Jerusalem’s Final Warning
12Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD.
13“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
14They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.
15Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. 16This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’Cross References
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| 1 | Ezekiel 13:10 | Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 23:17 | They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ |
| 3 | Jeremiah 4:10 | Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, how completely You have deceived this people and Jerusalem by saying, ‘You will have peace,’ while a sword is at our throats.” |
| 4 | Lamentations 2:14 | The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 14:13 | “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” |
| 6 | 2 Peter 2:18–19 | With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 8:11–12 | They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. |
| 8 | 2 Peter 2:1 | Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. |
| 9 | Isaiah 30:26 | The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. |
| 10 | Micah 2:11 | If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! |
Jeremiah 6:14 Summary
Jeremiah 6:14 tells us that some spiritual leaders were not taking care of God's people like they should, and were instead just telling them everything was okay when it wasn't. This is like putting a band-aid on a deep wound without really fixing the problem. According to Matthew 23:27, Jesus condemned this kind of superficial treatment. We need to be honest with ourselves and with God about our spiritual condition, and seek out leaders who truly care for our well-being, as seen in Acts 20:28. By doing so, we can experience true peace, as described in John 14:27, which comes from knowing and following God, rather than just pretending everything is fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'dress the wound of My people with very little care' in Jeremiah 6:14?
This phrase means that the spiritual leaders of God's people were not taking their responsibilities seriously, and were instead providing superficial or shallow comfort, as seen in Jeremiah 6:14, rather than truly addressing the spiritual wounds of the people, similar to what Jesus condemned in Matthew 23:27.
Why do the leaders say 'Peace, peace' when there is no peace?
The leaders are saying 'Peace, peace' as a way of deceiving the people into thinking everything is okay, when in reality, God's judgment is imminent, as seen in Jeremiah 6:14, much like the false prophets in Micah 3:5 who prophesied peace to those who paid them.
Is this verse relevant to the church today?
Yes, Jeremiah 6:14 is still relevant today, as it warns against spiritual leaders who prioritize their own interests over the well-being of God's people, and who fail to preach the true gospel, as seen in 2 Timothy 4:3-4, where false teachers cater to the desires of their listeners rather than proclaiming the truth.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply Jeremiah 6:14 by being honest with ourselves and others about our spiritual condition, and by seeking out spiritual leaders who truly care for our well-being, as seen in Acts 20:28, where elders are instructed to care for the flock, rather than just pretending everything is okay when it's not, and instead, striving to live according to the truth found in John 14:27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be 'dressing the wound' of my own spiritual life with very little care, and how can I take a more honest and serious approach to my relationship with God?
- In what ways do I seek comfort and peace, and are these sources truly grounded in God's truth, as seen in Philippians 4:7?
- How can I distinguish between true and false prophets or spiritual leaders, and what characteristics should I look for in a genuine servant of God, as described in 1 Timothy 3:1-7?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be settling for a superficial 'peace' rather than pursuing true spiritual healing and restoration, and how can I seek a deeper relationship with God, as seen in Jeremiah 29:13?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:14
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly,.... That is, the false prophets and lying priests, who pretended to be physicians, and to heal the sickly and distempered state
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:14
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Hurt - the spiritual wound.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly: this refers peculiarly to the prophets; either slighting or making light of these threatenings, tending to the reproach either, 1. Of the prophets of God, bringing their message into contempt; or, 2. The people, deceiving of them, and rendering their hopes vain, . Or here the prophet shows wherein their false dealing consists, viz. in daubing over their misery and danger that was coming on them, by persuading them that it should not come, or if it did, it would be easily cured; as some physicians do with their patients, that make light of a wound, and so neglect the true method of cure; but either by lenitives give some ease for the present, by a superficial skinning over a sore while the corruption is in it; or stupefactives, making them senseless, not feeling their pain, 16:22; and so the prophet makes this the cause of their last destruction. Saying, Peace, peace; the Chaldeans shall not come, all things shall be prosperous with you; all kind of prosperity being included in the word peace. They promise you peace, but you shall come short of it, as in the next words.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. Ver. 14. They have healed also the hurt of … slightly.] Heb., Upon a slight or slighted thing. Secundum curationem mali leviculi; as men use to cure the slight hurts of their children by blowing on them only, or stroking them over. Thus these deceitful workers dealt by God’ s people, dallying with their deep and dangerous wounds, which they search not, neither cauterise, according to necessary severity. Saying, Peace, peace.] Making all fair weather before them, whenas the storm of God’ s wrath was even breaking out upon them, such a storm as should never blow over. Secundum leviculum. - Jun.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
(14) They have healed . . . slightly.—Literally, as a thing of nought, a light matter. The words “of the daughter” are in italics, as indicating that the marginal reading of the Hebrew omits them. They are found, however, in the present text. Peace, peace.—The word is taken almost in the sense of “health,” as in Genesis 43:27-28, and elsewhere. The false prophets were as physicians who told the man suffering from a fatal disease that he was in full health. As the previous words show, the prophet has in his mind the false encouragements given by those who should have been the true guides of the people. Looking at Josiah’s reformation as sufficient to win the favour of Jehovah, they met Jeremiah’s warnings of coming evil by the assurance that all was well, and that invasion and conquest were far-off dangers.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
Verse 14. They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly] Of the daughter is not in the text, and is here improperly added: it is, however, in some MSS. Peace, peace] Ye shall have prosperity - when there was none, and when God had determined that there should be none. Here the prophets prophesied falsely; and the people continued in sin, being deceived by the priests and the prophets.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:14
14. of my people] Cp. Jeremiah 8:11; Jeremiah 8:21, which have the daughter of. Hence it has been inserted needlessly here in mg. lightly] LXX excellently, making nothing of it. As worthless surgeons the religious leaders refuse to examine or probe the wounds of those who are under their charge, and for the sake of their own ease assure their patients that all is well.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 6:14
Healed - Rather, “tried to heal.” Of the daughter - These words are omitted by a majority of manuscripts, but found in most of the versions. Slightly - literally, “according to,” i.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:14
14. Healed… slightly — Alas! how has this ever been the universal tendency? The deep depravity is not uncovered. The healing is too often only in word and appearance, and not in reality.
Sermons on Jeremiah 6:14
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 2 (Compilation) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being anointed by God to preach the word. He highlights the brokenness and suffering in the world and the need for God's h |
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Prophetic Reality Versus Fantasy by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prevalence of fantasy and escapism in our culture, particularly in the entertainment industry. He highlights the example of a space-theme |
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When Darkness Fails to Comprehend the Light by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker encourages the listeners to not lose hope in the face of failure and to press on towards God. He references a scripture from Isaiah, urging the audience |
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Church Discipline Part 1 by Jeff Noblit | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of church discipline and its various purposes. The first main sub point is the principle of ownership, emphasizing that if God |
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Five Marks of a False Prophet by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of building one's life on a solid foundation. He emphasizes that many people who call Jesus Lord do not truly know Him or fol |
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Beware of False Prophets by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of building our lives on the right foundation. He references Matthew 7:13-14, where Jesus talks about the narrow gate that le |
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Building Leadership by Kevin Rhodes | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of convincing people to follow God's way through a study of His word. They highlight the need for leaders to inspire confidenc |