Jeremiah 7:34

← Jeremiah 7:33 →

Jeremiah 7:34 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.”

King James Version KJV

Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.

American Standard Version ASV

Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride; for the land shall become a waste.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, I will put an end to the laughing voices, the voice of joy and the voice of the newly-married man and the voice of the bride: for the land will become a waste.

Free Bible Version FBV

I will put a stop to the cheerful sounds of celebration and the happy voices of the bride and bridegroom from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem, for the country will be turned into a wasteland.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then I will cause to cease from the cities of Iudah and from the streetes of Ierusalem the voice of mirth and the voice of gladnesse, the voice of the bridegrom and the voice of the bride: for the lande shalbe desolate.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And I have caused to cease from cities of Judah, And from streets of Jerusalem, The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, Voice of bridegroom, and voice of bride, For the land doth become a desolation!

World English Bible WEB

Then I will cause to cease from the cities of Judah and from the streets of Jerusalem the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride; for the land will become a waste.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I will cause to cease out of the cities of Juda, and out of the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.

Translation for Translators T4T

There will be no one singing and laughing any more in the streets of Jerusalem; there will be no more joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides in Judah, because the land will be completely destroyed.”

Study Highlights

Key words in the translations above are automatically highlighted. Names of God and Jesus are marked in purple, the Holy Spirit in orange, divine action verbs are underlined, and repeated key words are highlighted in yellow.

Enable Study Highlights

God & Jesus

Holy Spirit

Divine Actions

Repeated Words

Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 7:34

BAB

Word Study

Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.

Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.

Jeremiah 7:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

BIB

HEB וְ/הִשְׁבַּתִּ֣י מֵ/עָרֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֗ה וּ/מֵֽ/חֻצוֹת֙ יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם ק֤וֹל שָׂשׂוֹן֙ וְ/ק֣וֹל שִׂמְחָ֔ה ק֥וֹל חָתָ֖ן וְ/ק֣וֹל כַּלָּ֑ה כִּ֥י לְ/חָרְבָּ֖ה תִּהְיֶ֥ה הָ/אָֽרֶץ

וְ/הִשְׁבַּתִּ֣י shâbath H7673 to cease Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

מֵ/עָרֵ֣י ʻîyr H5892 excitement Prep | N-fp

יְהוּדָ֗ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

וּ/מֵֽ/חֻצוֹת֙ chûwts H2351 outside Conj | Prep | N-mp

יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem N-proper

ק֤וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

שָׂשׂוֹן֙ sâsôwn H8342 rejoicing N-ms

וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Conj | N-ms

שִׂמְחָ֔ה simchâh H8057 joy N-fs

ק֥וֹל qôwl H6963 voice N-ms

חָתָ֖ן châthân H2860 son-in-law N-ms

וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Conj | N-ms

כַּלָּ֑ה kallâh H3618 daughter-in-law N-fs

כִּ֥י kîy H3588 for Conj

לְ/חָרְבָּ֖ה chorbâh H2723 desolation Prep | N-fs

תִּהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

הָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 land Art | N-cs

Hebrew Word Study

Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.

Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.

Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 7:34

וְ/הִשְׁבַּתִּ֣י shâbath H7673 "to cease" Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs

To keep the Sabbath means to rest and stop working, as commanded by God in the book of Exodus. This Hebrew word is used to describe the act of observing the Sabbath day, and is an important part of Jewish tradition and worship.

Definition: 1) to cease, desist, rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease 1a2) to rest, desist (from labour) 1b) (Niphal) to cease 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cease, put an end to 1c2) to exterminate, destroy 1c3) to cause to desist from 1c4) to remove 1c5) to cause to fail

Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, let, make to) cease, celebrate, cause (make) to fail, keep (sabbath), suffer to be lacking, leave, put away (down), (make to) rest, rid, still, take away. See also: Genesis 2:2; Isaiah 14:4; Psalms 8:3.

מֵ/עָרֵ֣י ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Prep | N-fp

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.

יְהוּדָ֗ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

וּ/מֵֽ/חֻצוֹת֙ chûwts H2351 "outside" Conj | Prep | N-mp

This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.

Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside

Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.

יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

ק֤וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.

שָׂשׂוֹן֙ sâsôwn H8342 "rejoicing" N-ms

This word describes a feeling of great joy or celebration, like the kind experienced during happy events. It is used in the Bible to describe the joy of God's people, such as in Psalm 16:11, where David talks about the joy of being in God's presence. Joy is a key part of biblical celebrations.

Definition: 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. See also: Esther 8:16; Isaiah 51:11; Psalms 45:8.

וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Conj | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

שִׂמְחָ֔ה simchâh H8057 "joy" N-fs

This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.

Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.

ק֥וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

חָתָ֖ן châthân H2860 "son-in-law" N-ms

This Hebrew word refers to a son-in-law or bridegroom, describing a man related by marriage. It's used to describe a husband or a man about to be married, like a bridegroom.

Definition: son-in-law, daughter's husband, bridegroom, husband

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bridegroom, husband, son in law. See also: Genesis 19:12; Nehemiah 6:18; Psalms 19:6.

וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Conj | N-ms

A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.

Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)

כַּלָּ֑ה kallâh H3618 "daughter-in-law" N-fs

In biblical times, this word referred to a bride or daughter-in-law, like Rebekah who became Isaac's bride in Genesis 24:67.

Definition: : bride 1) bride, daughter-in-law 1a) daughter-in-law 1b) bride, young wife Also means: kal.lah (כַּלָּה ": daughter-in-law" H3618H)

Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bride, daughter-in-law, spouse. See also: Genesis 11:31; Song of Solomon 4:10; Isaiah 49:18.

כִּ֥י kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

לְ/חָרְבָּ֖ה chorbâh H2723 "desolation" Prep | N-fs

This word refers to a place that has been laid waste or destroyed, often due to war or disaster. In the Bible, it is used to describe the consequences of sin and disobedience. The prophet Ezekiel used this word to describe a desolate city.

Definition: a place laid waste, ruin, waste, desolation

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: decayed place, desolate (place, -tion), destruction, (laid) waste (place). See also: Leviticus 26:31; Jeremiah 27:17; Psalms 9:7.

תִּהְיֶ֥ה hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

הָ/אָֽרֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Art | N-cs

The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.

Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan

Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 7:34

Show Verse Quote Highlights

Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 7:34 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:34
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 7:34
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34
Sermons on Jeremiah 7:34

Context — The Valley of Slaughter

32So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth and the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. For they will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room. 33The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away.

34I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 18:23	The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.”
2	Hosea 2:11	I will put an end to all her exultation: her feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths— all her appointed feasts.
3	Ezekiel 26:13	So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard.
4	Isaiah 1:7	Your land is desolate; your cities are burned with fire. Foreigners devour your fields before you— a desolation demolished by strangers.
5	Leviticus 26:33	But I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out a sword after you as your land becomes desolate and your cities are laid waste.
6	Jeremiah 25:10	Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.
7	Isaiah 24:7–8	The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent.
8	Jeremiah 16:9	For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom.
9	Jeremiah 4:27	For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction.
10	Isaiah 3:26	And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.

Jeremiah 7:34 Summary

[This verse means that God will take away the happy times and celebrations in Judah and Jerusalem because the people have turned away from Him. This is a consequence of their sins, as warned in Jeremiah 7:30. As a result, the land will become empty and desolate, much like the warnings found in Deuteronomy 28:15-68. We can learn from this that following God's commands and seeking Him is important to experiencing joy and happiness, as promised in Psalm 16:11.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the land to become a wasteland?

This means that the land of Judah and Jerusalem will be desolate and uninhabitable, much like the descriptions found in Deuteronomy 28:15-68, where God warns of the consequences of disobedience. This is a result of the people's sins and refusal to follow God's commands.

Why would God remove the sounds of joy and gladness from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem?

God removes these sounds because the people have turned away from Him and are living in sin, as seen in Jeremiah 7:30, where it says they have placed their detestable idols in the house of the Lord. This removal of joy is a consequence of their actions, as also warned in Jeremiah 25:10-11.

How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment?

This verse shows that God's judgment is not just a punishment, but also a removal of the things that bring joy and happiness when they are not centered on Him, as seen in Psalm 16:11. It highlights the importance of seeking God and following His commands to avoid such judgment, as encouraged in Jeremiah 7:3-7.

What can we learn from this verse about the importance of obedience to God?

We learn that obedience to God is crucial to avoiding the removal of joy and the desolation of the land, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 11:13-15. By following God's commands and seeking Him, we can experience joy and happiness, as promised in Psalm 37:3-7.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a removal of joy due to disobedience or sin?
How can I seek God and follow His commands to avoid His judgment and experience joy and happiness?
What are some ways I can cultivate a heart of obedience and surrender to God, as encouraged in Romans 12:1-2?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:34

Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem,.... Signifying that the devastation should not only be in and about Jerusalem, but should reach all over the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:34

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34

All kind and degrees of mirth shall cease, , all places shall be filled with lamentations and woe; their singing shall be turned into sighing; they shall lay aside all things that are for the comfort of Human society, which is to be understood in this expression. For the land shall be desolate; there shall be such an utter devastation, that there shall be neither season nor place for these things, ,11 Jer 25:10: where marrying shall cease, without which mankind cannot subsist, there must needs be desolation.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34

Jeremiah 7:34 Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.Ver. 34. Then will I cause to cease.] Laetitia in luctum convertetur, plausus in planctum, &c. Their singing shall be turned into sighing, their hollowing into howling, &c. The voice of the bridegroom.] No catches or canzonets shall be sung at weddings; no Epithalamia.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34

(34) Then will I cause to cease . . . the voice of mirth.—The special imagery of the picture of desolation is characteristic of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 16:9; Jeremiah 25:10; Jeremiah 33:11). No words could paint the utter break-up of the life of the nation more forcibly. Nothing is heard but wailing and lamentation, or, more terrible even than that, there is the utter silence of solitude. The capacity for joy and the occasions for rejoicing (comp. 1Ma 9:39 for the bridal rejoicings of Israel) belong alike to the past. Shall be desolate.—The same word as in the “waste places” of Isaiah 51:3; Isaiah 58:12; it is used in Ezekiel 13:4 for the haunts of the “foxes,” or rather the “jackals” of the “deserts,” but always of places that, having been once inhabited, have fallen into ruins (Leviticus 26:31).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34

Verse 34. Then will I cause to cease - the voice of mirth] There shall no longer be in Jerusalem any cause of joy; they shall neither marry nor be given in marriage, for the land shall be totally desolated. Such horrible sins required such a horrible punishment. And they must be horrible, when they move God to destroy the work of his own hands.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:34

34. the voice of the bridegroom, etc.] Cp. Jeremiah 16:9, Jeremiah 25:10.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 7:34

Silence and desolation are to settle upon the whole land.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:34

34. Cause to cease… the voice of mirth — Gloom and desolation shall cover the land. The joyfulness of life shall be gone. It shall be a dread carnival of death!

Sermons on Jeremiah 7:34

	Sermon	Description
	What Is the Spirit Doing by Dennis Kinlaw	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their life experiences and the perspective they have gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of memory as a valuable treasure a
	The History of Free Masonry - Part 2 by John Daniel	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the negative impact of video games on the minds of young people. He argues that these games teach them how to kill easily and desensitize the
	Identifying Some Signs of the Last Days by William Crews	This sermon delves into the dangers of false prophets and teachers, emphasizing their deceptive tactics, the rise of false doctrines, and the impact on individuals and society. It
	Casting Witchcraft Out of the Church by Phil Beach Jr.	Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the urgent need to cast out witchcraft from the church, identifying it as a work of the flesh that leads to disobedience to God's truth. He explains that
	A Cry Against Wicked Youth! by David Wilkerson	David Wilkerson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'A Cry Against Wicked Youth!' where he draws parallels between the wickedness of Nineveh and the moral decline of modern youth. He
	Contrasting Picture of Life and Death by Ian Paisley	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges and struggles of life, comparing them to footmen in a race. He emphasizes that everyone will face disappointments, sickness, s
	Daniel 9:1 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Daniel's prayer, rooted in his understanding of God's Word and the fulfillment of God's promises. Daniel's confession of Israel's sins an