Jeremiah 8:21
Jeremiah 8:21 in Multiple Translations
For the brokenness of the daughter of my people I am crushed. I mourn; horror has gripped me.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay hath taken hold on me.
For the destruction of the daughter of my people I am broken: I am dressed in the clothing of grief; fear has taken me in its grip.
I'm crushed by the injuries suffered by my people; I mourn for them. I'm horrified at what's happened!
I am sore vexed for the hurt of ye daughter of my people: I am heauie, and astonishment hath taken me.
For a breach of the daughter of my people have I been broken, I have been black, astonishment hath seized me.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people, I am hurt. I mourn. Dismay has taken hold of me.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.
For the affliction of the daughter of my people I am afflicted, and made sorrowful, astonishment hath taken hold on me.
I cry because my people have been crushed. I mourn, and I am completely dismayed.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 8:21
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Jeremiah 8:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
עַל
שֶׁ֥בֶר
בַּת
עַמִּ֖/י
הָשְׁבָּ֑רְתִּי
קָדַ֕רְתִּי
שַׁמָּ֖ה
הֶחֱזִקָֽתְ/נִי
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שֶׁ֥בֶר
sheber
H7667
breaking
N-ms
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
עַמִּ֖/י
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
הָשְׁבָּ֑רְתִּי
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Hophal-Perf-1cs
קָדַ֕רְתִּי
qâdar
H6937
be dark
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
שַׁמָּ֖ה
shammâh
H8047
horror
N-fs
הֶחֱזִקָֽתְ/נִי
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 8:21
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.
שֶׁ֥בֶר
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.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
עַמִּ֖/י
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.
הָשְׁבָּ֑רְתִּי
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Hophal-Perf-1cs
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
קָדַ֕רְתִּי
qâdar
H6937
"be dark"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to be dark or mournful, often describing someone wearing dark clothes to show sadness. It appears in various forms, like being dark or causing darkness. In the Bible, it's used to describe mourning or being gloomy.
Definition: 1) to mourn, be dark 1a) (Qal) to be dark 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to darken 1b2) to cause to mourn 1c) (Hithpael) to grow dark
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: be black(-ish), be (make) dark(-en), [idiom] heavily, (cause to) mourn. See also: 1 Kings 18:45; Jeremiah 4:28; Psalms 35:14.
שַׁמָּ֖ה
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
N-fs
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
הֶחֱזִקָֽתְ/נִי
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs | Suff
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 8:21
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 8:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 8:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 8:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 8:21
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 8:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
- Sermons on Jeremiah 8:21
Context — Jeremiah Weeps for His People
19Listen to the cry of the daughter of my people from a land far away: “Is the LORD no longer in Zion? Is her King no longer there?” “Why have they provoked Me to anger with their carved images, with their worthless foreign idols?”
20“The harvest has passed, the summer has ended, but we have not been saved.”
21For the brokenness of the daughter of my people I am crushed. I mourn; horror has gripped me.
22Is there no balm in Gilead? Is no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 14:17 | You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound. |
| 2 | Joel 2:6 | Nations writhe in horror before them; every face turns pale. |
| 3 | Nahum 2:10 | She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale! |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 1:5–6 | I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. Do not stare because I am dark, for the sun has gazed upon me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have neglected. |
| 5 | Romans 9:1–3 | I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, |
| 6 | Jeremiah 4:19 | My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. |
| 7 | Psalms 137:3–6 | for there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: “Sing us a song of Zion.” How can we sing a song of the LORD in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand cease to function. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not exalt Jerusalem as my greatest joy! |
| 8 | Jeremiah 9:1 | Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people. |
| 9 | Luke 19:41 | As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it |
| 10 | Jeremiah 17:16 | But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence. |
Jeremiah 8:21 Summary
[Jeremiah 8:21 shows us that God cares deeply about the spiritual condition of His people and is grieved when they are broken or suffering. This verse reminds us that God is a compassionate and loving Father, who desires to heal and restore His people, as seen in Psalm 147:3. Just as a parent is saddened when their child is hurt, God is saddened when His people are broken. We can learn from Jeremiah's example to pray for and care for those around us who are struggling.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the prophet Jeremiah to be 'crushed' in Jeremiah 8:21?
The prophet Jeremiah is expressing his deep emotional pain and sorrow over the spiritual condition of his people, much like Jesus wept over Jerusalem in Luke 19:41. This shows the depth of God's love and concern for His people.
Why is horror gripping Jeremiah in this verse?
The horror that has gripped Jeremiah is likely a response to the severe judgment and suffering that the daughter of his people will face due to their rebellion against God, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15-68. This is a somber reminder of the consequences of sin.
How can Jeremiah's emotions in this verse be reconciled with the idea of a sovereign God?
Jeremiah's emotions reflect his compassion and love for his people, while also acknowledging God's sovereignty over all things, as seen in Psalm 103:19. This tension is a mystery of the Christian faith, where God's sovereignty and human responsibility coexist.
What can we learn from Jeremiah's response to the brokenness of his people?
We can learn the importance of empathizing with those who are suffering and broken, just as Jesus did in Matthew 9:36, and praying for their restoration and healing, as Jeremiah does in this verse.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate compassion and love to those around me who are broken or suffering?
- How can I, like Jeremiah, mourn over the spiritual condition of my community and pray for their restoration?
- What are some areas in my own life where I need to acknowledge my brokenness and seek healing from God?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with difficult circumstances or suffering?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 8:21
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt,.... These are the words, not of God, as Jerom; nor of Jerusalem, as the Targum; but of the prophet, as Kimchi observes, expressing his sympathy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 8:21
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. I am black - sad in visage with grief (Joe 2:6, "All faces shall gather blackness").
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
The prophet here shows how deeply he is affected with the people’ s misery, he deeply sympathized with them. The hurt; it signifies breach, I am broken in my spirit; and so it answers to the breach that is made upon the people. I am black; I am as those that are clad in deep mourning, . Astonishment hath taken hold on me; I am amazed to think that my people should sin themselves beyond help, no remedy for them, as the next verse, that no threatenings or counsels should prevail with them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
Jeremiah 8:21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.Ver. 21. For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt, I am black.] Or, I go in black, mourner like; for I am denigrated and contemned for bewailing my people’ s misery, who neither feel nor fear hurt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
(21) For the hurt . . .—Now the prophet again speaks in his own person. He is crushed in that crushing of his people. His face is darkened, as one that mourns. (Comp. Psalms 38:6; Joshua 5:11.)
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 8:21
21. the hurt] lit. the breach, and so the verb that follows. black] mg. mourning (as to garb). Cp. on Jeremiah 4:28.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 8:21
For the hurt ... hurt - literally, “Because of the breaking ... broken.” These are the words of the prophet, whose heart is crushed by the cry of his countrymen. I am black - Or, I go mourning.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:21
21. Am I hurt — Thus does the prophet identify himself with his people in their humiliation.
Sermons on Jeremiah 8:21
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Call for the Wailing Women - Part 2 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | This sermon emphasizes the urgent call to wake up from complacency and recognize the troubles in our society, homes, and churches. It highlights the prevalence of sin, brokenness, |
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Message on John 4 by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker shares about the devastating situation in southern India where millions of people have been displaced and villages have been wiped out. He reflects on h |
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When a Beautiful Place Becomes a Broken Place by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the theme of brokenness in the church, emphasizing that many are suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally. He draws parallels between the brokenness |
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Jeremiah the Man of Sorrows by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lack of young people preparing for the mission field and the focus on success rather than serving God. He emphasizes the need for a high s |
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The Locust by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook delves into the destructive nature of locusts as described in the Bible, particularly during the plague in Egypt where they devoured all vegetation, leaving the lan |
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To Live Is Christ, to Die Is Gain by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the unpredictability of the Holy Ghost and the power of the word of God. He mentions a church that typed out a notice for the Holy Ghost to |
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Israel and Water Baptism by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current circumstances in Israel and how they are setting the stage for future events. He mentions that the violence that will break out in |