Jeremiah 30:15
Jeremiah 30:15 in Multiple Translations
Why do you cry out over your wound? Your pain has no cure! Because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins I have done these things to you.
Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.
Why criest thou for thy hurt? thy pain is incurable: for the greatness of thine iniquity, because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.
Why are you crying for help because of your wound? for your pain may never be taken away: because your evil-doing was so great and because your sins were increased, I have done these things to you.
Why are you crying over your wound? Your pain can't be cured. I did this to you because of how wicked you are, because of your many sins.
Why cryest thou for thine affliction? thy sorowe is incurable, for the multitude of thine iniquities: because thy sinnes were increased, I haue done these things vnto thee.
What! — thou criest concerning thy breach! Incurable [is] thy pain, Because of the abundance of thy iniquity, Mighty have been thy sins! I have done these to thee.
Why do you cry over your injury? Your pain is incurable. For the greatness of your iniquity, because your sins have increased, I have done these things to you.
Why criest thou for thy affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thy iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things to thee.
Why criest thou for thy affliction? thy sorrow is incurable: for the multitude of thy iniquity, and for thy hardened sins I have done these things to thee.
Because that is true, why do you protest about my punishing you, as though I had caused a wound that could not be cured [RHQ]? It was necessary for me to punish you, because you had committed many sins and you were very guilty.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 30:15
Study Notes — Jeremiah 30:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 30:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:15
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 30:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
- Sermons on Jeremiah 30:15
Context — The Restoration of Israel and Judah
15Why do you cry out over your wound? Your pain has no cure! Because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins I have done these things to you.
16Nevertheless, all who devour you will be devoured, and all your adversaries—every one of them— will go off into exile. Those who plundered you will be plundered, and all who raided you will be raided. 17But I will restore your health and heal your wounds, declares the LORD, because they call you an outcast, Zion, for whom no one cares.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 30:14 | All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 30:12 | For this is what the LORD says: “Your injury is incurable; your wound is grievous. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 6:6–7 | For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Cut down the trees and raise a siege ramp against Jerusalem. This city must be punished; there is nothing but oppression in her midst. As a well gushes its water, so she pours out her evil. Violence and destruction resound in her; sickness and wounds are ever before Me. |
| 4 | Isaiah 1:21–24 | See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers! Your silver has become dross; your fine wine is diluted with water. Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them. Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. |
| 5 | Micah 1:9 | For her wound is incurable; it has reached even Judah; it has approached the gate of my people, as far as Jerusalem itself. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 5:6–9 | Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf from the desert will ravage them. A leopard will lie in wait near their cities, and everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces. For their rebellious acts are many, and their unfaithful deeds are numerous. “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. Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this? |
| 7 | Job 34:6 | Would I lie about my case? My wound is incurable, though I am without transgression.’ |
| 8 | Lamentations 3:39 | Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins? |
| 9 | Lamentations 5:16–17 | The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned! Because of this, our hearts are faint; because of these, our eyes grow dim— |
| 10 | Jeremiah 9:1–9 | Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people. If only I had a traveler’s lodge in the wilderness, I would abandon my people and depart from them, for they are all adulterers, a crowd of faithless people. “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD. Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people? Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. Should I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD. Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?” |
Jeremiah 30:15 Summary
This verse is saying that the people are hurting because of their own sin, and that God is allowing this pain to happen because of their disobedience. Just like how we might get sick if we don't take care of our bodies, the people's spiritual sickness is causing them physical and emotional pain. But even in the midst of this pain, God is calling them to turn back to Him, just as He calls us to turn to Him in our own times of suffering, as seen in Jeremiah 29:12-13 and Psalm 107:20.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is God telling Jeremiah to ask the people why they cry out over their wound?
God is using Jeremiah to ask the people to reflect on their actions and acknowledge that their pain is a result of their own sin, as seen in Jeremiah 30:15, and is a call to repentance, similar to what is seen in Isaiah 1:5-6.
Is there no cure for the people's pain?
According to Jeremiah 30:15, the people's pain has no cure because of their great iniquity and numerous sins, but this is not a permanent condition, as God promises to heal and restore them in Jeremiah 30:17.
What is the relationship between the people's sin and their suffering?
The people's suffering is a direct result of their sin, as stated in Jeremiah 30:15, which says that God has done these things to them because of their great iniquity and numerous sins, a principle also seen in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Proverbs 28:13.
Is God being cruel by causing the people's pain?
While it may seem that way, God's actions are actually a form of discipline, as seen in Jeremiah 30:14, and are intended to bring the people back to Himself, as seen in Hebrews 12:5-11, where God disciplines those He loves.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am experiencing pain or suffering, and how might these be related to my own sin?
- How can I, like the people in Jeremiah's time, acknowledge my sin and turn to God for healing and restoration?
- What does it mean for me to 'cry out over my wound', and how can I instead turn to God with my pain?
- How can I trust that God's discipline in my life is motivated by love, rather than cruelty?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 30:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 30:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 30:15
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 30:15
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 30:15
Sermons on Jeremiah 30:15
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Slightly Healed by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the disappointment of God with His chosen people, using the analogy of a vineyard. Despite God's efforts to cultivate and protect His people, |
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K-026 I Love the lord...but by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Peter's denial of Jesus and the disciples' failure to stand firm in their faith. He then transitions to discussing the first ch |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 11 - the Harlot Church by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the corrupt leaders and rulers who prioritize their own interests over the needs of the people. He emphasizes that they love bribes and rewar |
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Threefold Vision (Alternative 2) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being conscious of eternity rather than being focused on worldly possessions and self-image. He explains that there are fou |
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Isaiah's Vision by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores Isaiah's vision of the future glory of God's house, emphasizing its centrality in the world and the promise of peace and righteousness that will come when the |
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True Christianity Defended by John Wesley | John Wesley defends true Christianity by addressing the corruption in both doctrine and practice within the Church, lamenting how the faithful city has become unfaithful. He emphas |
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Isaiah Chapter 3 Isaiah's Vision by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson expounds on Isaiah's vision of the future glory of Israel and Jerusalem, contrasting it with the current state of corruption and sin. He emphasizes the centrality of t |






