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Jeremiah 16:3 KJV
Jeremiah · chapter 16 · verse 3
For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;Jeremiah 16:3 · King James Version
Jeremiah 16:3 in context
1The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying,
2Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.
3For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;
4They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; but they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.
5For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- daughtersbatha daughterH1323 →
- mothersʼêma motherH517 →
- fathersʼâbfather, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote applicationH1 →
- saithʼâmarto sayH559 →
- placemâqôwmproperly, a standingH4725 →
- begatyillôwdbornH3209 →
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The prophet is here for a sign to the people. They would not regard what he said; let it be tried whether they will regard what he does. In general, he must conduct himself so, in every thing, as became one that expected to see his country in ruins very shortly. This he foretold, but few regarded the prediction;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-9