New International Version Put on sackcloth, my people, and roll in ashes; mourn with bitter wailing as for an only son, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. New Living Translation Oh, my people, dress yourselves in burlap and sit among the ashes. Mourn and weep bitterly, as for the loss of an only son. For suddenly the destroying armies will be upon you! English Standard Version O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth, and roll in ashes; make mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation, for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible O Daughter of my people, put on sackcloth and roll in ashes; make for yourself mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation, for suddenly will come the destroyer upon us! King James Bible O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. New King James Version O daughter of my people, Dress in sackcloth And roll about in ashes! Make mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; For the plunderer will suddenly come upon us. New American Standard Bible Daughter of my people, put on sackcloth And roll in ashes; Mourn as for an only son, A most bitter mourning. For suddenly the destroyer Will come against us. NASB 1995 O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth And roll in ashes; Mourn as for an only son, A lamentation most bitter. For suddenly the destroyer Will come upon us. NASB 1977 O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth And roll in ashes; Mourn as for an only son, A lamentation most bitter. For suddenly the destroyer Will come upon us. Legacy Standard Bible O daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth And roll in ashes; Mourn as for an only son, A lamentation most bitter. For suddenly the destroyer Will come upon us. Amplified Bible O daughter of my people [says Jeremiah], Clothe yourself in sackcloth and wallow in ashes; Mourn [aloud] as for an only son, A most bitter cry [of sorrow and regret], For suddenly the destroyer will come upon us [on both prophet and people]. Berean Annotated Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible My dear people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in the dust. Mourn as you would for an only son, a bitter lament, for suddenly the destroyer will come on us. Holman Christian Standard Bible My dear people, dress yourselves in sackcloth and roll in the dust. Mourn as you would for an only son, a bitter lament, for suddenly the destroyer will come on us. American Standard Version O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us. Contemporary English Version and attacks without warning. So mourn, my people, as though your only child had died. Wear clothes made of sackcloth and roll in the ash pile." English Revised Version O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. GOD'S WORD® Translation Wear sackcloth, and roll around in ashes, my people. Mourn as if you have lost your only child, and cry bitterly. The destroyer will suddenly attack us. Good News Translation The LORD says to his people, "Put on sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter tears as you would for an only child, because the one who comes to destroy you will suddenly attack. International Standard Version Daughter of my people, put on sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with bitter wailing, as one mourns at the death of an only son. For the destroyer will come on us suddenly. NET Bible So I said, "Oh, my dear people, put on sackcloth and roll in ashes. Mourn with painful sobs as though you had lost your only child. For any moment now that destructive army will come against us." New Heart English Bible "Daughter of my people, clothe yourself with sackcloth, and wallow in ashes. Mourn, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come on us." Webster's Bible Translation O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleO 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. World English Bible Daughter of my people, clothe yourself with sackcloth, and wallow in ashes! Mourn, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation, for the destroyer will suddenly come on us. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO daughter of my people, "" Gird on sackcloth, "" And roll yourself in ashes, "" Make mourning [as for] an only one, "" A most bitter lamentation, "" For the spoiler suddenly comes against us. Berean Literal Bible O Daughter of my people, put on sackcloth and roll in ashes; make for yourself mourning as for an only son, most bitter lamentation, for suddenly will come the destroyer upon us! Young's Literal Translation O daughter of My people, Gird on sackcloth, and roll thyself in ashes, The mourning of an only one make for thee, A lamentation most bitter, For suddenly come doth the spoiler against us. Smith's Literal Translation O daughter of my people, gird on sackcloth, and roll thyself in ashes: make to thee the mourning of an only begotten, a wailing of bitterness; for he laying waste shall suddenly come upon us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGird thee with sackcloth, O daughter of my people, and sprinkle thee with ashes: make thee mourning as for an only son, a bitter lamentation, because the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us. Catholic Public Domain Version Wrap yourself in haircloth, O daughter of my people. And sprinkle yourself with ashes. Make a mourning for yourself, as for an only son, a bitter lamentation: ‘for the destroyer will overwhelm us suddenly.’ New American Bible Daughter of my people, dress in sackcloth, roll in the ashes. Mourn as for an only child with bitter wailing: “How suddenly the destroyer comes upon us!” New Revised Standard Version O my poor people, put on sackcloth, and roll in ashes; make mourning as for an only child, most bitter lamentation: for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth and wallow in ashes; make for yourself mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the plunderers shall suddenly come upon you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Daughter of my people, be clothed with sackcloth, and wallow in ashes, make for yourself grieving as for an only son, and bitter mourning, because suddenly the plunderer will come upon you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, And wallow thyself in ashes; Make thee mourning, as for an only son, Most bitter lamentation; For the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us. Brenton Septuagint Translation O daughter of my people, gird thyself with sackcloth: sprinkle thyself with ashes; make for thyself pitiable lamentation, as the mourning for a beloved son: for misery will come suddenly upon you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context An Invasion from the North…25Do not go out to the fields; do not walk the road. For the enemy has a sword; terror is on every side. 26O 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. 27“I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways.… Cross References O daughter of my people, Jeremiah 8:21 For the brokenness of the daughter of my people I am crushed. I mourn; horror has gripped me. 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. dress yourselves in sackcloth Joel 1:13 Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God. Jeremiah 4:8 So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us.” and roll in ashes. Job 2:8 And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself as he sat among the ashes. Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. Mourn with bitter wailing, 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.” Jeremiah 9:17-18 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Take note, and summon the wailing women; send for the most skillful among them. / 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. as you would for an only son, Amos 8:10 I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day. Zechariah 12:10 Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. Jeremiah 15:8 I will make their widows more numerous than the sand of the sea. I will bring a destroyer at noon against the mothers of young men. I will suddenly bring upon them anguish and dismay. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Isaiah 22:12 On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. Ezekiel 27:30-31 They will raise their voices for you and cry out bitterly. They will throw dust on their heads and roll in ashes. / They will shave their heads for you and wrap themselves in sackcloth. They will weep over you with anguish of soul and bitter mourning. Lamentations 2:10 The elders of the Daughter of Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dust on their heads and put on sackcloth. The young women of Jerusalem have bowed their heads to the ground. Micah 1:8 Because of this I will lament and wail; I will walk barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and mourn like an ostrich. Treasury of Scripture O daughter of my people, gird you with sackcloth, and wallow yourself in ashes: make you mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come on us. daughter. Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Jeremiah 4:11 At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse, Jeremiah 8:19,21,22 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? … gird. Jeremiah 4:8 For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us. Jeremiah 25:33,34 And the slain of the LORD shall be at that day from one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth: they shall not be lamented, neither gathered, nor buried; they shall be dung upon the ground… Isaiah 32:11 Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins. make thee. Jeremiah 9:1,10,17-22 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! … Jeremiah 13:17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive. Isaiah 22:12 And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: for the. Jeremiah 4:20 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment. Jeremiah 12:12 The spoilers are come upon all high places through the wilderness: for the sword of the LORD shall devour from the one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no flesh shall have peace. Jeremiah 15:8 Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall upon it suddenly, and terrors upon the city. Jump to Previous Ashes Bitter Daughter Destroyer Gird Lamentation Mourn Mourning Roll Sackcloth Spoiler Suddenly Thyself Wailing WallowJump to Next Ashes Bitter Daughter Destroyer Gird Lamentation Mourn Mourning Roll Sackcloth Spoiler Suddenly Thyself Wailing WallowJeremiah 6 1. The enemies sent against Judah,4. encourage themselves. 6. God sets them on work because of their sins. 9. The prophet laments the judgments of God because of their sins. 18. He proclaims God's wrath. 26. He calls the people to mourn for the judgment on their sins. O daughter of my people, Judah is addressed as God’s own people, a relationship that makes her coming judgment especially grievous. Jer 8:21 For the brokenness of the daughter of my people… dress yourselves in sackcloth Public mourning was required because the nation’s sin had brought disaster near. Jol 1:13 Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers… and roll in ashes. These acts expressed humiliation, grief, and recognition of devastation. Job 2:8 And Job took a piece of broken pottery to scrape himself… Mourn with bitter wailing, Judah’s lament was to be deep and unrestrained, not merely ceremonial. Isa 22:4 Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly!… as you would for an only son, The loss of an only son represented the most painful personal and family tragedy, including the end of a family line and loss of inheritance, portraying the severity of what was coming upon Jerusalem. Amo 8:10 I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs… for suddenly the destroyer will come upon us. Babylon would soon invade as God’s instrument of judgment, bringing ruin to the land and its people. Jer 15:8 I will make their widows more numerous… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahThe prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 2. Daughter of My People A poetic expression referring to the people of Judah, emphasizing their close relationship with God and their collective identity. 3. Sackcloth and Ashes Traditional symbols of mourning and repentance in ancient Israel, indicating deep sorrow and a plea for mercy. 4. Only Son Represents the depth of grief and loss, as losing an only son was considered one of the greatest tragedies in ancient times. 5. The Destroyer Refers to the impending Babylonian invasion, a divine judgment upon Judah for their persistent sin and rebellion. Teaching Points Call to RepentanceThe verse underscores the urgent need for genuine repentance in the face of impending judgment. Believers are reminded to examine their lives and turn back to God with sincerity. Symbolism of Mourning Sackcloth and ashes symbolize humility and acknowledgment of sin. Christians today can reflect on their own practices of repentance and how they express genuine sorrow for sin. Understanding God's Judgment The mention of "the destroyer" serves as a reminder of the reality of God's judgment. It encourages believers to live in a way that honors God, knowing that He is both just and merciful. The Depth of Grief The comparison to mourning for an only son highlights the seriousness of the situation. It challenges believers to consider the weight of sin and the profound need for God's grace. Urgency of the Message The suddenness of the destroyer's arrival calls for immediate action. Christians are encouraged to not delay in addressing sin and seeking God's forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:26?2. How can we apply "mourn as for an only son" in our lives today? 3. What does Jeremiah 6:26 teach about the seriousness of sin and repentance? 4. How does Jeremiah 6:26 connect to Jesus' teachings on mourning in Matthew 5:4? 5. Why is "bitter lamentation" important for understanding God's call to repentance? 6. How can we prepare spiritually for "sudden destruction" as warned in Jeremiah 6:26? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 6:26 and its significance for Israel? 8. How does Jeremiah 6:26 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 9. What does "daughter of my people" symbolize in Jeremiah 6:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6? (26) Wallow thyself in ashes.--So in Jeremiah 25:34; Ezekiel 27:30. The ordinary sign of mourning was to sprinkle dust or ashes on the head (2Samuel 1:2; 2Samuel 13:19; Joshua 7:6). This, as in Jeremiah 25:34; Micah 1:10; Job 2:8, indicated more utter wretchedness and prostration. The English verb belongs to the class of those which were once used reflexively, and have now come to be intransitive. "Endeavour" supplies another example. . . . Verse 26. - Wallow thyself in ashes; rather, sprinkle thyself with ashes, a sign of mourning (2 Samuel 13:19; so Micah 1:10). Mourning, as for an only son. The Septuagint renders πένθος ἀγαπητοῦ (comp. Genesis 22:2, where in like manner the Septuagint renders, not "thine only son," but "thy beloved son"). Possibly this was to avoid a supposition which might have occurred to some readers (it has, in fact, occurred to several modern critics) that the "only son" was Adonis, who was certainly "mourned for" by some of the Israelites under the name of Thammuz (Ezekiel 8:14), and whose Phoenician name is given by Philo of Byblus as Ἰεούδ (i.e. probably Yakhidh, only begotten, the word used by Jeremiah; comp. Βηρούθ, equivalent to Berith). M. Renan found a vestige of the ancient festival of Adonis at Djebeil (the Phoenician Gebal) even at the present day. There would be nothing singular in the adoption of a common popular phrase by the prophet, in spite of its reference to a heathen custom (comp. Job 3:8), and the view in question gives additional force to the passage. But the ordinary explanation is perfectly tenable and more obvious. The phrase, "mourning [or, 'lamentation'] for an only begotten one," occurs again in Amos 8:10; Zechariah 12:10. In the last-mentioned passage it is parallel with "bitter weeping for a firstborn." Jeremiah 6:26 urges God’s covenant people to embrace wholehearted, visible repentance before judgment strikes. Wear sackcloth, roll in ashes, wail as for an only son—because calamity is near and God’s holy love still pleads for surrender. Genuine contrition, not superficial ritual, is the path from looming destruction to restored fellowship with the Lord. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “O daughterבַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of My people, עַמִּ֤י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock dress חִגְרִי־ (ḥiḡ·rî-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 2296: To gird, gird on, gird oneself yourselves in sackcloth שָׂק֙ (śāq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8242: A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag and roll וְהִתְפַּלְּשִׁ֣י (wə·hiṯ·pal·lə·šî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 6428: (act of mourning) perhaps to roll in in ashes. בָאֵ֔פֶר (ḇā·’ê·p̄er) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 665: Ashes Mourn אֵ֤בֶל (’ê·ḇel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 60: Lamentation with bitter תַּמְרוּרִ֑ים (tam·rū·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8563: Bitterness wailing, מִסְפַּ֖ד (mis·paḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4553: A lamentation as you would עֲשִׂ֣י (‘ă·śî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for an only son, יָחִיד֙ (yā·ḥîḏ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3173: United, sole, beloved, lonely, the life for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction suddenly פִתְאֹ֔ם (p̄iṯ·’ōm) Adverb Strong's 6597: Suddenness, suddenly the destroyer הַשֹּׁדֵ֖ד (haš·šō·ḏêḏ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7703: To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin will come יָבֹ֥א (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go upon us.” עָלֵֽינוּ׃ (‘ā·lê·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Additonal Resources Jeremiah 6:26 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 6:26 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 6:26 Bible.com Jeremiah 6:26 NIV |
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