Jeremiah 25:10
Jeremiah 25:10 in Multiple Translations
Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.
And more than this, I will take from them the sound of laughing voices, the voice of joy, the voice of the newly-married man, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the stones crushing the grain, and the shining of lights.
I will also put a stop to the cheerful sounds of celebration and the happy voices of the bride and bridegroom. No noise will come from millstones being used; no lamps will be lit.
Moreouer I will take from them the voyce of mirth and the voyce of gladnesse, the voyce of the bridegrome and the voyce of the bride, the noise of the milstones, and the light of the candle.
And I have destroyed from them the voice of rejoicing, and the voice of joy, voice of bridegroom and voice of bride, noise of millstones, and the light of lamps.
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.
And I will take away from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the mill, and the light of the lamp.
I will cause happy singing and laughing to cease in your land. There will no longer be brides and bridegrooms talking joyfully. There will not be the sound of people grinding grain with millstones. There will be no lamps lit in your houses.
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Jeremiah 25:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/הַאֲבַדְתִּ֣י
מֵ/הֶ֗ם
ק֤וֹל
שָׂשׂוֹן֙
וְ/ק֣וֹל
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
ק֥וֹל
חָתָ֖ן
וְ/ק֣וֹל
כַּלָּ֑ה
ק֥וֹל
רֵחַ֖יִם
וְ/א֥וֹר
נֵֽר
וְ/הַאֲבַדְתִּ֣י
ʼâbad
H6
to perish
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
מֵ/הֶ֗ם
Prep | Suff
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
שָׂשׂוֹן֙
sâsôwn
H8342
rejoicing
N-ms
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Conj | N-ms
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
simchâh
H8057
joy
N-fs
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
חָתָ֖ן
châthân
H2860
son-in-law
N-ms
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Conj | N-ms
כַּלָּ֑ה
kallâh
H3618
daughter-in-law
N-fs
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
רֵחַ֖יִם
rêcheh
H7347
millstone
N-md
וְ/א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Conj | N-cs
נֵֽר
nîyr
H5216
lamp
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 25:10
וְ/הַאֲבַדְתִּ֣י
ʼâbad
H6
"to perish"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
To perish means to be destroyed or lost, whether it's a person, animal, or thing, like the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis 19.
Definition: 1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 112:10; Psalms 1:6.
מֵ/הֶ֗ם
""
Prep | Suff
ק֤וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
שָׂשׂוֹן֙
sâsôwn
H8342
"rejoicing"
N-ms
This word describes a feeling of great joy or celebration, like the kind experienced during happy events. It is used in the Bible to describe the joy of God's people, such as in Psalm 16:11, where David talks about the joy of being in God's presence. Joy is a key part of biblical celebrations.
Definition: 1) gladness, joy, exultation, rejoicing 1a) exultation, joy
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: gladness, joy, mirth, rejoicing. See also: Esther 8:16; Isaiah 51:11; Psalms 45:8.
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Conj | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
שִׂמְחָ֔ה
simchâh
H8057
"joy"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
חָתָ֖ן
châthân
H2860
"son-in-law"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a son-in-law or bridegroom, describing a man related by marriage. It's used to describe a husband or a man about to be married, like a bridegroom.
Definition: son-in-law, daughter's husband, bridegroom, husband
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: bridegroom, husband, son in law. See also: Genesis 19:12; Nehemiah 6:18; Psalms 19:6.
וְ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Conj | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
כַּלָּ֑ה
kallâh
H3618
"daughter-in-law"
N-fs
In biblical times, this word referred to a bride or daughter-in-law, like Rebekah who became Isaac's bride in Genesis 24:67.
Definition: : bride 1) bride, daughter-in-law 1a) daughter-in-law 1b) bride, young wife Also means: kal.lah (כַּלָּה ": daughter-in-law" H3618H)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: bride, daughter-in-law, spouse. See also: Genesis 11:31; Song of Solomon 4:10; Isaiah 49:18.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
רֵחַ֖יִם
rêcheh
H7347
"millstone"
N-md
A millstone was a tool used for grinding grain, often in pairs. It is mentioned in the Bible as a common household item, essential for food preparation. The millstone was typically made of stone and used by hand.
Definition: 1) handmills 1a) a pair of millstones for grinding
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: mill (stone). See also: Exodus 11:5; Deuteronomy 24:6; Isaiah 47:2.
וְ/א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Conj | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
נֵֽר
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
N-ms
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 25:10
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 25:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:10
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 25:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 25:10
Context — Seventy Years of Captivity
8Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words,
9behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation.
10Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.
11And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. 12But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 7:34 | I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.” |
| 2 | Revelation 18:22–23 | And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again. The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 26:13 | So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 16:9 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 33:10–11 | This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. |
| 6 | Esther 3:13 | And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. |
| 7 | Esther 7:4 | For my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.” |
| 8 | Esther 8:11 | By these letters the king permitted the Jews in each and every city the right to assemble and defend themselves, to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the forces of any people or province hostile to them, including women and children, and to plunder their possessions. |
| 9 | Isaiah 24:7–12 | The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it. The city of chaos is shattered; every house is closed to entry. In the streets they cry out for wine. All joy turns to gloom; rejoicing is exiled from the land. The city is left in ruins; its gate is reduced to rubble. |
| 10 | Ecclesiastes 12:2–4 | before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is darkened, and the clouds return after the rain, on the day the keepers of the house tremble and the strong men stoop, when those grinding cease because they are few and those watching through windows see dimly, when the doors to the street are shut and the sound of the mill fades away, when one rises at the sound of a bird and all the daughters of song grow faint, |
Jeremiah 25:10 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 25:10, means that God will take away all the happy and joyful things from the people's lives, like weddings and everyday activities, leaving them with nothing but sadness and emptiness, as a result of their disobedience, similar to the consequences described in Deuteronomy 28:47. This is a warning to us to obey God and seek His joy, as promised in Psalm 16:11 and John 15:11. Just like the people in Jeremiah's time, we can face the consequences of our choices, but we can also choose to follow God and experience His joy and peace, as encouraged in Romans 15:13. By surrendering our lives to God, we can find true happiness and fulfillment, as described in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 37:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'banish' the sounds of joy and gladness from a place?
This means that God will remove all sources of happiness and celebration from the land, leaving it desolate and devoid of joy, as seen in Jeremiah 25:10, similar to the desolation described in Isaiah 24:8.
Why are the voices of the bride and bridegroom specifically mentioned in this verse?
The voices of the bride and bridegroom represent the joy and celebration of new life and union, and their absence signifies a complete lack of joy and happiness, much like the sorrow described in Ecclesiastes 3:13 and the warnings in Deuteronomy 28:63.
What is the significance of the 'sound of the millstones' in this verse?
The sound of the millstones represents the daily, mundane activities of life, and their absence indicates a complete disruption of normal life, as seen in Jeremiah 25:10, echoing the devastation described in Lamentations 5:13.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Jeremiah 25?
This verse is part of a larger prophecy of judgment and desolation, as seen in Jeremiah 25:9, and serves as a warning to the people of Judah of the consequences of their disobedience, much like the warnings in Jeremiah 7:23-24 and the promises in Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have allowed the 'sounds of joy and gladness' to be replaced with sorrow and despair, and how can I seek God's restoration?
- How can I, like the prophet Jeremiah, be a voice of warning and hope to those around me who may be facing judgment and desolation?
- In what ways can I cultivate a sense of gratitude and joy in my daily life, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, as encouraged in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Philippians 4:4-7?
- What are some 'millstones' in my life that I can surrender to God, allowing Him to bring rest and peace, as described in Matthew 11:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:10
Moreover, I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness,.... At their festivals, and nuptial solemnities: the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride; expressing
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:10
Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle. (Jeremiah 7:34; Revelation 18:23).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
I will take away all your mirth and jollity, whether used at weddings, or at any of your merry meetings; I will leave you nothing to rejoice in; your very wedding times shall be times of mourning and lamentation. Nay, I will not only deprive you of your mirth, but of those things that are necessary for you, as necessary as bread and light; the millstone shall not move; you shall not have the light so much as of a candle. See the like expressions ,23. God here threatens not only to take away their superfluities, and what he had hitherto lent them for their pleasure and delight, but also what they had for their necessary sustenance, and to capacitate them to do their ordinary works.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
Jeremiah 25:10 Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle.Ver. 10. Moreover, I will take from them.] See Jeremiah 7:34 Revelation 18:22.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
(10) The voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness.—The language is mainly an echo of Jer 7:34; Jeremiah 16:9, but there are new features in the cessation of “the sound of the millstone,” i.e., of the grinding of corn by female slaves for the mid-day meal (Exodus 11:5; Matthew 24:41), and the lighting of the candle when the day’s work was done (Matthew 5:15). No words could paint more terribly the entire breaking up of family life, not only in its occasional festivities, but in its daily routine. The imagery reappears in Revelation 18:22-23.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:10
Verse 10. I will take from them] See Jeremiah 7:34; Jeremiah 16:9. The sound of the mill-stones, and the light of the candle.] These two are conjoined, because they generally ground the corn before day, by the light of the candle. Sir J. Chardin has remarked, that every where in the morning may be heard the noise of the mills; for they generally grind every day just as much as is necessary for the day's consumption. Where then the noise of the mill is not heard, nor the light of the candle seen, there must be desolation; because these things are heard and seen in every inhabited country.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:10
10. take from them] lit. as mg. cause to perish from them. the voice of mirth, etc.] Cp. Jeremiah 7:34. Here mention of the millstones and of the candle (lamp) is added, typical of domestic labour and social cheer. See the same description somewhat amplified in Revelation 18:22 f. millstones] See Dr.’s note for description of the hand-mill in daily use in an Eastern village.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 25:10
Take from them ... the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle - (or, lamp). To denote the entire cessation of domestic life.
Sermons on Jeremiah 25:10
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What Is the Spirit Doing by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their life experiences and the perspective they have gained over the years. They emphasize the importance of memory as a valuable treasure a |
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Until My Change Comes by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches on the importance of understanding the brevity and challenges of life, likening it to a day with its shortness, vicissitudes, labor, and irreversibility, urg |
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Robert Murray Mccheyne 1 by Michael Haykin | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life and preaching of a man named Robert Murray M'Cheyne. The sermon highlights an incident in the 1830s where M'Cheyne engages in a conve |
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The Journey From Prayer to Obedience by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the introduction of a new law in the book of Esther that gave the enemies of God's people the power to kill, steal, and destroy. The response |
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It Ends With Me! Breaking Bloodline Curses by Vlad Savchuk | Vlad Savchuk delivers a powerful message on breaking generational curses, emphasizing that many struggles stem from ancestral demons that are passed down through family lines. He p |