Jeremiah 9:18
Jeremiah 9:18 in Multiple Translations
Let them come quickly and take up a lament over us, that our eyes may overflow with tears, and our eyelids may gush with water.
And let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters.
and let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters.
Let them quickly make cries of sorrow for us, so that drops may be flowing from our eyes till they are streaming with water.
Have them come as quickly as possible, and sing a funeral song about us, so we can cry our eyes out, so our tears will flow like streams.
And let them make haste, and let them take vp a lamentation for vs, that our eyes may cast out teares and our eye liddes gush out of water.
And they hasten, and lift up for us a wailing. And run down our eyes do tears, And from our eyelids do waters flow.
Let them make haste and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears and our eyelids gush out with waters.
And let them make haste, and take up a wailing for us, that our eyes may run down with tears, and our eyelids gush out with waters.
Let them hasten and take up a lamentation for us: let our eyes shed tears, and our eyelids run down with waters.
Tell them to come quickly and start to wail, with the result that tears will stream down from your(pl) eyes.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 9:18
Study Notes — Jeremiah 9:18
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- Jeremiah 9:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:18
- Sermons on Jeremiah 9:18
Context — A Lament over Zion
18Let them come quickly and take up a lament over us, that our eyes may overflow with tears, and our eyelids may gush with water.
19For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” 20Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Isaiah 22:4 | Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 9:20 | Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. |
| 5 | Lamentations 2:18 | The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. O wall of the Daughter of Zion, let your tears run down like a river day and night. Give yourself no relief, and your eyes no rest. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 13:17 | But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 9:10 | I will take up a weeping and wailing for the mountains, a dirge over the wilderness pasture, for they have been scorched so no one passes through, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. Both the birds of the air and the beasts have fled; they have gone away. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 6:26 | O daughter of my people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as you would for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. |
| 9 | Lamentations 1:2 | She weeps aloud in the night, with tears upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers there is no one to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her; they have become her enemies. |
| 10 | Lamentations 2:11 | My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. |
Jeremiah 9:18 Summary
[Jeremiah 9:18 is a call to mourn and weep over our sins, just like the people in Jeremiah's time, who had turned away from God and faced devastating consequences. This verse reminds us that true repentance involves feeling deep sorrow for our wrongdoing, and expressing that sorrow to God, as seen in Psalm 51:1-19 and Luke 18:13. By acknowledging our sin and turning back to God, we can experience His forgiveness and restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 8:1-2. As we reflect on this verse, let us consider our own hearts and lives, and ask God to help us cultivate a spirit of repentance and humility, that we may experience His love and mercy.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the lament in Jeremiah 9:18?
The lament in Jeremiah 9:18 is a call to mourn and weep over the sins of the people, recognizing the devastating consequences of turning away from God, as seen in Jeremiah 9:16 and Deuteronomy 28:63.
Why are the wailing women summoned in Jeremiah 9:17-18?
The wailing women are summoned to lead the people in mourning and lamentation, acknowledging the shame and devastation that has come upon them, as a result of their disobedience to God's commands, such as those found in Leviticus 26:14-39 and Deuteronomy 28:15-68.
What is the purpose of the overflowing tears and gushing water in Jeremiah 9:18?
The overflowing tears and gushing water in Jeremiah 9:18 represent the depth of sorrow and repentance that the people should exhibit, as they recognize their sin and turn back to God, similar to the repentance seen in Joel 2:12-13 and 2 Corinthians 7:10.
How does this verse relate to the concept of repentance in the Bible?
Jeremiah 9:18 highlights the importance of repentance and mourning over sin, which is a theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Matthew 4:17 and Acts 3:19, where repentance is a necessary step towards forgiveness and restoration with God.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I need to mourn and weep over, and how can I express my sorrow to God?
- In what ways can I, like the wailing women, lead others in lamentation and repentance, and point them to the hope of restoration in God?
- How can I balance the expression of sorrow and repentance with the hope and joy that comes from knowing God's love and forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 51:17 and Romans 5:1-5?
- What are some practical ways I can cultivate a heart of repentance and humility, like the one described in Jeremiah 9:18 and Matthew 5:4?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:18
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:18
Sermons on Jeremiah 9:18
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His and His Alone by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker addresses various topics such as the influence of media, the importance of reading the New Testament, and the power of one individual to make a differen |
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Jeremiah by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prophecy of a nation being put into bondage for seventy years and then returning. He emphasizes that despite the despairing pictures, the |
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The Power of Weeping by Michael Youssef | In this sermon, the speaker expresses deep concern and lament over the current condition of the Church of Jesus Christ. He urges the audience not to dismiss his words as judgmental |
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Importance of Right Spiritual Climate by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of being captive to various things in life. He shares a personal story about feeling captive to the responsibility of raising his |
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Needed a Broken Body by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and the role it plays in the lives of prophets. He shares a personal experience from 1940 when he was in Bath, Engla |
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The Man God Tore Apart by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep sorrow and concern for the state of the nation. He emphasizes that God's mercy and patience are running out, as they have crucified Jesu |
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Daniel, a Role Model by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of standing firm in one's faith, even in the face of persecution. He references the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego f |




