Jeremiah 13:27
Jeremiah 13:27 in Multiple Translations
Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”
I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?
I have seen thine abominations, even thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, on the hills in the field. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! thou wilt not be made clean; how long shall it yet be?
I have seen your disgusting acts, even your false behaviour and your cries of desire and your loose ways on the hills in the field. Unhappy are you, O Jerusalem, you have no desire to be made clean; how long will you be in turning back to me?
I watched your acts of adultery and lust, how you prostituted yourselves shamelessly, worshiping idols on the hills and in the fields. Yes, I saw the disgusting things you did. Disaster is coming to you, Jerusalem! How long are you going to remain unclean?
I haue seene thine adulteries, and thy neiings, the filthinesse of thy whoredome on the hils in the fieldes, and thine abominations. Wo vnto thee, O Ierusalem: wilt thou not bee made cleane? when shall it once be?
Thine adulteries, and thy neighings, The wickedness of thy whoredom, on heights in a field, I have seen thine abominations. Woe to thee, O Jerusalem, Thou art not cleansed, after when [is it] again?
I have seen your abominations, even your adulteries and your neighing, the lewdness of your prostitution, on the hills in the field. Woe to you, Jerusalem! You will not be made clean. How long will it yet be?”
I have seen thy adulteries, and thy neighings, the enormity of thy lewdness, and thy abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe to thee O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be ?
I have seen thy adulteries, and thy neighing, the wickedness of thy fornication: and thy abominations, upon the hills in the field. Woe to thee, Jerusalem, wilt thou not be made clean after me: how long yet?
I have seen that you act like men who are eager to commit adultery; you are like male horses that whinny when they desire to have sex with a female horse. I have seen that you worship disgusting idols in the fields and on the hills. You people of Jerusalem, terrible things will happen to you! How long will it be [RHQ] until you are acceptable to me again?”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 13:27
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 13:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 13:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 13:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 13:27
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 13:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
- Sermons on Jeremiah 13:27
Context — Captivity Threatened
27Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 8:5 | He has rejected your calf, O Samaria. My anger burns against them. How long will they be incapable of innocence? |
| 2 | Ezekiel 6:13 | Then you will know that I am the LORD, when their slain lie among their idols around their altars, on every high hill, on all the mountaintops, and under every green tree and leafy oak—the places where they offered fragrant incense to all their idols. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 24:13 | Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided. |
| 4 | Isaiah 65:7 | both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 5:7–8 | “Why should I forgive you? Your children have forsaken Me and sworn by gods that are not gods. I satisfied their needs, yet they committed adultery and assembled at the houses of prostitutes. They are well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing after his neighbor’s wife. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:20–24 | “For long ago you broke your yoke and tore off your chains, saying, ‘I will not serve!’ Indeed, on every high hill and under every green tree you lay down as a prostitute. I had planted you like a choice vine from the very best seed. How could you turn yourself before Me into a rotten, wild vine? Although you wash with lye and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before Me,” declares the Lord GOD. “How can you say, ‘I am not defiled; I have not run after the Baals’? Look at your behavior in the valley; acknowledge what you have done. You are a swift young she-camel galloping here and there, a wild donkey at home in the wilderness, sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire. Who can restrain her passion? All who seek her need not weary themselves; in mating season they will find her. |
| 7 | Proverbs 1:22 | “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? |
| 8 | Ezekiel 36:37 | This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock. |
| 9 | Hosea 4:2 | Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. |
| 10 | Revelation 8:13 | And as I observed, I heard an eagle flying overhead, calling in a loud voice, “Woe! Woe! Woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the remaining three angels!” |
Jeremiah 13:27 Summary
This verse is saying that God is very sad and disappointed in Jerusalem because of all the sinful things they have been doing. They have been worshiping false idols and living in a way that is not pleasing to God, much like it says in Deuteronomy 12:2-3, where God warns against worshiping other gods. God wants His people to be holy and set apart, as seen in Leviticus 20:26, and He is calling them to repent and turn back to Him. By looking at Jerusalem's example, we can reflect on our own lives and see if there are any areas where we need to turn away from sin and towards God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of 'lustful neighings' in Jeremiah 13:27?
The phrase 'lustful neighings' is a metaphor for the passionate and uncontrolled pursuit of sin, much like a horse neighing in desire, as seen in Jeremiah 5:8 where it says 'they were well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing for another man's wife'
Why does God call Jerusalem's actions 'detestable acts'?
God considers Jerusalem's idolatry and sinful behaviors as detestable because they are a direct rebellion against His holy nature, as stated in Leviticus 18:30, 'keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them'
What does it mean for Jerusalem to 'remain unclean'?
To remain unclean means that Jerusalem continues to live in a state of spiritual impurity, separated from God's holiness, much like the uncleanness described in Isaiah 64:6, where it says 'all our righteous acts are like filthy rags'
Is there hope for Jerusalem after this condemnation?
Yes, throughout the book of Jeremiah, God consistently offers hope for restoration and redemption, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where God promises a new covenant with His people
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be 'neighing' after sinful desires in my own life, and how can I turn away from them?
- In what ways can I examine my own heart to see if there are any 'detestable acts' that I need to repent of?
- How can I, like God, lament the sins of my own community or city, and pray for its redemption?
- What does it mean for me to 'remain unclean' spiritually, and how can I pursue holiness in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 13:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 13:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 13:27
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 13:27
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:27
Sermons on Jeremiah 13:27
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There Were Two Trees in the Midst of Eden by Dean Taylor | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of entering into God's rest. He references Hebrews chapter three, which talks about how Jesus has provided a rest for the people |
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God's Desire to Bless the Sinner. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes God's desire to bless sinners despite their spiritual uncleanliness, highlighting humanity's unfaithfulness to God in heart, life, and religion. He urges |
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The Conditions by Martin Knapp | Martin Knapp emphasizes the necessity of meeting certain conditions to receive the gift of the Double Cure, which includes conversion and entire sanctification having both a God si |
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America's Greatest Need by Russ Sukhia | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the decline of American churches in recent decades, where the focus has shifted from meaty sermons and doctrinally sound hymns to short, simpl |
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Dedication According to Renewed Knowledge by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the past year as a time of both blessings and challenges in their walk with God. They express a belief that God is doing something significa |
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Led by the Spirit of God - Part 5 by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of turning to discipline and reproof. He highlights the need for believers to allow the Spirit of God to control their lives |
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(Proverbs) ch.8:17 - 10:12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of hard work and diligence in both the business world and in spiritual life. He references the biblical story of Adam being to |







