Jeremiah 5:30
Jeremiah 5:30 in Multiple Translations
A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land.
¶ A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
A wonderful and horrible thing is come to pass in the land:
A thing of wonder and fear has come about in the land;
Something horrible, something terrible has happened here in this country.
An horrible and filthie thing is committed in the land.
An astonishing and horrible thing hath been in the land.
“An astonishing and horrible thing has happened in the land.
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
Astonishing and wonderful things have been done in the land.
Very appalling/horrible and terrible [DOU] things are happening in this country:
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:30
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Jeremiah 5:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שַׁמָּה֙
וְ/שַׁ֣עֲרוּרָ֔ה
נִהְיְתָ֖ה
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
שַׁמָּה֙
shammâh
H8047
horror
N-fs
וְ/שַׁ֣עֲרוּרָ֔ה
shaʻărûwrâh
H8186
horror
Conj | N-fs
נִהְיְתָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:30
שַׁמָּה֙
shammâh
H8047
"horror"
N-fs
Shammâh refers to a state of horror or ruin, often describing a waste or desolate land. It can also mean consternation or appalment, and is used in the Bible to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.
Definition: : destroyed/waste 1) waste, horror, appalment 1a) a waste (of land, city, etc) 1b) appalment, horror Also means: sham.mah (שַׁמָּה ": appalled" H8047H)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: astonishment, desolate(-ion), waste, wonderful thing. See also: Deuteronomy 28:37; Jeremiah 29:18; Psalms 46:9.
וְ/שַׁ֣עֲרוּרָ֔ה
shaʻărûwrâh
H8186
"horror"
Conj | N-fs
This word means something that inspires horror or fear, like a scary event or situation. In the Bible, it's used to describe things that are morally wrong. It appears in the book of Deuteronomy.
Definition: horrible thing Also means: sha.a.ri.riy.yah (שַׁעֲרִירִיָּה "horror" H8186B)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: horrible thing. See also: Jeremiah 5:30; Jeremiah 23:14; Jeremiah 18:13.
נִהְיְתָ֖ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בָּ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 5:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:30
- Sermons on Jeremiah 5:30
Context — Judgment Proclaimed
28They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.
29Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
30A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land.
31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hosea 6:10 | In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 23:14 | And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” |
| 3 | Isaiah 1:2 | Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 2:12 | Be stunned by this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly appalled,” declares the LORD. |
Jeremiah 5:30 Summary
[This verse is saying that something very bad and surprising has happened in the land, and it's a result of the people's sinful actions, as also described in Romans 3:23 and Isaiah 59:2-3. God is a holy and just God, and He will not tolerate sin forever, as seen in Leviticus 18:25 and Psalm 97:2. We can learn from this verse to take sin seriously and to seek God's mercy and forgiveness, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 51:17. By doing so, we can help bring about positive change in our own communities, as commanded in Matthew 5:13-16 and Philippians 2:14-15.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the horrible and shocking thing that has happened in the land?
The Bible does not explicitly state what this thing is, but based on the context of Jeremiah 5:28-29, it is likely related to the wicked deeds of the people, such as not taking up the cause of the fatherless and not defending the rights of the needy, as seen in Jeremiah 5:28 and also in Ezekiel 22:29-30 where God laments the lack of righteous people to stand in the gap for the land.
Is this verse talking about a specific event or a general condition?
This verse is likely describing a general condition of the land, as indicated by the surrounding verses, which speak of the people's consistent disobedience and lack of justice, similar to what is described in Isaiah 1:4 and Hosea 4:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Jeremiah 5?
This verse serves as a summary statement of the spiritual condition of the land, highlighting the seriousness of the people's sins, which is a theme that continues in Jeremiah 5:31, where the prophets and priests are also condemned for their role in the people's corruption, as seen in Jeremiah 23:11 and Ezekiel 13:1-7.
What is God's response to this horrible and shocking thing?
According to Jeremiah 5:29, God says He will punish them for these things and avenge Himself on such a nation, emphasizing His justice and holiness, as also seen in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalm 119:137.
Reflection Questions
- What are some horrible and shocking things that are happening in my own life or community, and how can I respond to them in a way that honors God?
- In what ways have I contributed to the spiritual decay of my community, and what can I do to help bring about positive change, as encouraged in Jeremiah 22:3 and Micah 6:8?
- How can I cultivate a heart of compassion and justice, like God, to care for the fatherless and defend the rights of the needy, as commanded in James 1:27 and Proverbs 31:8-9?
- What are some ways I can stand in the gap for my community, like Ezekiel 22:30, and pray for God's mercy and intervention, as seen in Psalm 106:23 and Isaiah 59:16?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:30
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land. What may justly raise admiration in some, and horror in others, or both in all: it is so amazing that it can hardly be conceived of, and so
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:30
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; A ... horrible thing - (Jeremiah 23:14; Hosea 6:10).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
So prodigious or stupendous a crime, that it is beyond the thought or apprehension of man to conceive, much more to express; and so abominable, that a man would even loathe the thoughts of. What this is we have in the next verse. The land, Heb. this land, aggravating the greatness of the wonder, that such a thing should be in such a land: see .
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
Jeremiah 5:30 A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;Ver. 30. A wonderful and horrible thing.] Res stupenda et horrenda; an abhorred filth, such as may well draw from us a Heu, heu, Domine Deus Is committed in the land.] Heb., In this land, where men are therefore the worse, because they should be better.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
(30) Wonderful.—Better, terrible.Is committed.—Better, has come to pass.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:30
Verse 30. A wonderful and horrible thing is committed on the land] Dahler translates: "Strange crimes and horrible trespasses have been committed in the land." These have been already detailed; but this may refer to what follows.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:30
30, 31. See introd. summary to section. Leaders and people unite in disaffection.
Sermons on Jeremiah 5:30
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The Knowledge of God in Actuality by Bryan Anthony | In this sermon, the speaker discusses five principal themes that are being explored in a series of Friday night gatherings. The second theme is the knowledge of God, which is descr |
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God's Preliminary Judgments? by Art Katz | Art Katz addresses the devastating consequences of natural disasters and societal decay, emphasizing that these events may serve as preliminary judgments from God. He highlights th |
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Beware of False Prophets by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing the problem of sin in all individuals, both Christians and non-Christians. It highlights Jesus as the solution to the problem o |
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Jeremiahs Nuclear Nightmare by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the theme of sudden destruction as mentioned in various biblical passages. He emphasizes that all the prophets spoke about this impending des |
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The Invitation of the Cross by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound invitation of the cross, calling all who are burdened by sin and despair to come to Jesus for rest and liberation. He highlights that Jesus' |
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Repentance Prophetic Word by John Mulinde | This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God completely, highlighting the need to abandon human ways and embrace the life and power that comes from Christ. It recou |
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The Anatomy of Adultery by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action and living a holy life. He urges the audience to not just go through the motions of attending church, but to |