Parallel Verses New Living Translation When I speak, the words burst out. "Violence and destruction!" I shout. So these messages from the LORD have made me a household joke. King James Bible For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily. Darby Bible Translation For as oft as I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and spoil; for the word of Jehovah is become unto me a reproach and a derision all the day. World English Bible For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! because the word of Yahweh is made a reproach to me, and a derision, all the day. Young's Literal Translation Because from the time I speak I cry out, 'Violence and destruction,' I cry, For the word of Jehovah hath been to me For reproach and for derision all the day. Jeremiah 20:8 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible20:8 Since - Since I first began to be a prophet, I have faithfully discharged my office, and that with warmth and zeal. Spoil - I have prophesied that violence and spoil was coming. Because - Because of that scorn and derision with which they treated him. Jeremiah 20:8 Parallel Commentaries Library Jeremiah, a Lesson for the Disappointed. "Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord."--Jeremiah i. 8. The Prophets were ever ungratefully treated by the Israelites, they were resisted, their warnings neglected, their good services forgotten. But there was this difference between the earlier and the later Prophets; the earlier lived and died in honour among their people,--in outward honour; though hated and thwarted by the wicked, they were exalted to high places, and ruled in the congregation. … John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII Meditations for the Morning. The Ninth Commandment Jeremiah Cross References 2 Chronicles 36:16 But the people mocked these messengers of God and despised their words. They scoffed at the prophets until the LORD's anger could no longer be restrained and nothing could be done. Jeremiah 6:7 She spouts evil like a fountain. Her streets echo with the sounds of violence and destruction. I always see her sickness and sores. Jeremiah 6:10 To whom can I give warning? Who will listen when I speak? Their ears are closed, and they cannot hear. They scorn the word of the LORD. They don't want to listen at all. Jeremiah 15:10 Then I said, "What sorrow is mine, my mother. Oh, that I had died at birth! I am hated everywhere I go. I am neither a lender who threatens to foreclose nor a borrower who refuses to pay--yet they all curse me." Jeremiah 15:15 Then I said, "LORD, you know what's happening to me. Please step in and help me. Punish my persecutors! Please give me time; don't let me die young. It's for your sake that I am suffering. Habakkuk 1:3 Must I forever see these evil deeds? Why must I watch all this misery? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. Jump to Previous Aloud Behaviour Cause Cried Cry Daily Derision Destruction Help Loud Oft Often Proclaim Proclaiming Reproach Resulted Shame Shout Speak Spoil Time Violence Violent Voice Whenever WordJump to Next Aloud Behaviour Cause Cried Cry Daily Derision Destruction Help Loud Oft Often Proclaim Proclaiming Reproach Resulted Shame Shout Speak Spoil Time Violence Violent Voice Whenever WordLinks Jeremiah 20:8 NIVJeremiah 20:8 NLT Jeremiah 20:8 ESV Jeremiah 20:8 NASB Jeremiah 20:8 KJV Jeremiah 20:8 Bible Apps Jeremiah 20:8 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 20:8 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 20:8 French Bible Jeremiah 20:8 German Bible Jeremiah 20:8 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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