Jeremiah 24:9
Jeremiah 24:9 in Multiple Translations
I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them.
And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them.
I will even give them up to be tossed to and fro among all the kingdoms of the earth for evil; to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them.
I will give them up to be a cause of fear and of trouble among all the kingdoms of the earth; to be a name of shame and common talk and a cutting word and a curse in all the places wherever I will send them wandering.
I'm going to make an example of them that will horrify and offend everyone on earth. They will be disgraced, mocked, ridiculed, and cursed everywhere I've exiled them.
I will euen giue them for a terrible plague to all the kingdomes of the earth, and for a reproche, and for a prouerbe, for a common talke, and for a curse, in all places where I shall cast them.
And I have given them for a trembling, For evil — to all kingdoms of the earth, For a reproach, and for a simile, For a byword, and for a reviling, In all the places whither I drive them.
I will even give them up to be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth for evil, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places where I will drive them.
And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them.
And I will deliver them up to vexation, and affliction, to all the kingdoms of the earth: to be a reproach, and a byword, and a proverb, and to be a curse in all places, to which I have cast them out.
I will get rid of them, with the result that people in every nation on the earth will be horrified, and will hate them because they are evil people. Wherever I scatter them, people will make fun of them, and say that they are disgraced, and ridicule them, and curse them.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 24:9
Study Notes — Jeremiah 24:9
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 24:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 24:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 24:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 24:9
- Sermons on Jeremiah 24:9
Context — The Good and Bad Figs
9I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them.
10And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 15:4 | I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh son of Hezekiah king of Judah did in Jerusalem. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 29:18 | I will pursue them with sword and famine and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations to which I banish them. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:37 | You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 34:17 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed Me; you have not proclaimed freedom, each man for his brother and for his neighbor. So now I proclaim freedom for you, declares the LORD—freedom to fall by sword, by plague, and by famine! I will make you a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 9:7 | then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. |
| 6 | Isaiah 65:15 | You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 7:20 | then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. |
| 8 | Psalms 44:13–14 | You have made us a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and derision to those around us. You have made us a byword among the nations, a laughingstock among the peoples. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 26:6 | then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’” |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 28:25 | The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven. You will be an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. |
Jeremiah 24:9 Summary
Jeremiah 24:9 means that God's people will face hard times and be disliked by other nations because of their disobedience. This is not because God doesn't love them, but because He wants them to come back to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 24:7. Just like a parent disciplines their child to help them learn and grow, God disciplines His people to bring them closer to Him (Hebrews 12:10-11). By understanding God's judgment, we can learn to trust in His love and mercy, and strive to obey Him with all our hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth?
This means that God's people will be detested and despised by all nations, a consequence of their disobedience, as seen in Jeremiah 24:9, and a fulfillment of Deuteronomy 28:37, where God warns of the consequences of not following His commandments.
Why will God make them a disgrace and an object of scorn?
God will make them a disgrace and an object of scorn because of their rebellion against Him, as stated in Jeremiah 24:9, and as warned in Ezekiel 36:20, where it says that the nations will know that God is the Lord when He judges His people for their sins.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment?
This verse shows that God's judgment is not limited to His people, but also extends to the nations, as seen in Jeremiah 25:12-14, where God promises to punish the nations for their sins, and in Romans 2:5-11, where it says that God will judge all people according to their deeds.
What is the ultimate purpose of God's judgment in Jeremiah 24:9?
The ultimate purpose of God's judgment is to bring His people back to Himself, as seen in Jeremiah 24:7, where God promises to give them a heart to know Him, and in Jeremiah 31:31-34, where He promises a new covenant to restore their relationship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I face ridicule or scorn for my faith, and what can I learn from God's people in Jeremiah 24:9?
- In what ways can I examine my own heart to ensure that I am not contributing to the disobedience that leads to God's judgment?
- How can I balance the concept of God's judgment with His love and mercy, as seen in Jeremiah 24:7 and Jeremiah 31:3?
- What are some ways that I can be a light in the darkness and a witness to God's love in a world that may scorn or ridicule me?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 24:9
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 24:9
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 24:9
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 24:9
Sermons on Jeremiah 24:9
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Hilarius Pictaviensis by John Gill | John Gill discusses the teachings of Hilarius Pictaviensis regarding predestination, emphasizing that God has a determinate number of elect individuals chosen for eternal glory. Hi |
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Exposition on Psalm 44 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on Psalm 43, highlighting the connection between the suffering of the Martyrs and the Passion of Christ, emphasizing the endurance and faith of believers ami |


