Jeremiah 7:33
Jeremiah 7:33 in Multiple Translations
The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away.
And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall fray them away.
And the dead bodies of this people shall be food for the birds of the heavens, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall frighten them away.
And the bodies of this people will be food for the birds of heaven and for the beasts of the earth; and there will be no one to send them away.
The dead bodies of these people will be food for birds of prey and wild animals, and there won't be anyone to scare them away.
And ye carkeises of this people shalbe meat for the foules of the heauen and for the beastes of the earth, and none shall fraie them away.
And the carcase of this people hath been for food To a fowl of the heavens, and to a beast of the earth, And there is none troubling.
The dead bodies of this people will be food for the birds of the sky, and for the animals of the earth. No one will frighten them away.
And the carcasses of this people shall be food for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall frighten them away.
And the carcasses of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and for the beasts of the earth, and there shall be non to drive them away.
The corpses of my people that are not buried and are left on the ground will be eaten by vultures and wild animals, and there will be no one to shoo/chase them away.
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Jeremiah 7:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְֽ/הָ֨יְתָ֜ה
נִבְלַ֨ת
הָ/עָ֤ם
הַ/זֶּה֙
לְ/מַֽאֲכָ֔ל
לְ/ע֥וֹף
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
וּ/לְ/בֶהֱמַ֣ת
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וְ/אֵ֖ין
מַחֲרִֽיד
וְֽ/הָ֨יְתָ֜ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3fs
נִבְלַ֨ת
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
carcass
N-fs
הָ/עָ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
הַ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
לְ/מַֽאֲכָ֔ל
maʼăkâl
H3978
food
Prep | N-ms
לְ/ע֥וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
bird
Prep | N-ms
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
וּ/לְ/בֶהֱמַ֣ת
bᵉhêmâh
H929
animal
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מַחֲרִֽיד
chârad
H2729
to tremble
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 7:33
וְֽ/הָ֨יְתָ֜ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
נִבְלַ֨ת
nᵉbêlâh
H5038
"carcass"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to a dead body or carcass, whether human or animal, often translated as 'dead body' or 'carcass'. It can also symbolize an idol.
Definition: 1) carcass, corpse 1a) of humans, idols, animals
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: (dead) body, (dead) carcase, dead of itself, which died, (beast) that (which) dieth of itself. See also: Leviticus 5:2; Joshua 8:29; Psalms 79:2.
הָ/עָ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
לְ/מַֽאֲכָ֔ל
maʼăkâl
H3978
"food"
Prep | N-ms
This word means food or something to eat, like fruit or meat, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit in Genesis. It's about nourishment and survival.
Definition: food, fruit, meat
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: food, fruit, (bake-)meat(-s), victual. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 33:20; Psalms 44:12.
לְ/ע֥וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
"bird"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this word simply means a bird, like the ones that fly in the sky. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms, often symbolizing freedom.
Definition: 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds 1a) fowl, birds 1b) winged insects Aramaic equivalent: oph (עוֹף "bird" H5776)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: bird, that flieth, flying, fowl. See also: Genesis 1:20; 1 Samuel 17:46; Psalms 50:11.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
וּ/לְ/בֶהֱמַ֣ת
bᵉhêmâh
H929
"animal"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word refers to animals, especially large quadruped mammals. It's used in the Bible to describe livestock, wild beasts, and other creatures. It appears in stories of creation, farming, and wildlife.
Definition: 1) beast, cattle, animal 1a) beasts (coll of all animals) 1b) cattle, livestock (of domestic animals) 1c) wild beasts
Usage: Occurs in 172 OT verses. KJV: beast, cattle. See also: Genesis 1:24; Deuteronomy 28:11; Psalms 8:8.
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | 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.
וְ/אֵ֖ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מַחֲרִֽיד
chârad
H2729
"to tremble"
V-Hiphil
This Hebrew word means to tremble with fear or anxiety, like when the Israelites trembled at Mount Sinai. It can also mean to hasten or be careful. In the Bible, it appears in Exodus and other books.
Definition: 1) to tremble, quake, move about, be afraid, be startled, be terrified 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tremble, quake (of a mountain) 1a2) to tremble (of people) 1a3) to be anxiously careful 1a4) to go or come trembling (with prep) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to tremble 1b2) to drive in terror, rout (an army)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble. See also: Genesis 27:33; Isaiah 17:2; Isaiah 10:29.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 7:33
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 7:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:33
- Sermons on Jeremiah 7:33
Context — The Valley of Slaughter
31They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind.
32So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth and the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. For they will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room.
33The corpses of this people will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to scare them away.
34I 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 12:9 | Is not My inheritance to Me like a speckled bird of prey with other birds of prey circling against her? Go, gather all the beasts of the field; bring them to devour her. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 28:26 | Your corpses will be food for all the birds of the air and beasts of the earth, with no one to scare them away. |
| 3 | Revelation 19:17–18 | Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” |
| 4 | Psalms 79:2–3 | They have given the corpses of Your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth. They have poured out their blood like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury the dead. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 39:18–20 | You will eat the flesh of the mighty and drink the blood of the princes of the earth as though they were rams, lambs, goats, and bulls—all the fattened animals of Bashan. At the sacrifice I am preparing, you will eat fat until you are gorged and drink blood until you are drunk. And at My table you will eat your fill of horses and riders, of mighty men and warriors of every kind,’ declares the Lord GOD. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 34:20 | I will deliver into the hands of their enemies who seek their lives. Their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 25:33 | Those slain by the LORD on that day will be spread from one end of the earth to the other. They will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung lying on the ground. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 8:1–2 | “At that time,” declares the LORD, “the bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of the officials, the bones of the priests, the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the people of Jerusalem will be removed from their graves. They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 9:22 | Declare that this is what the LORD says: “The corpses of men will fall like dung upon the open field, like newly cut grain behind the reaper, with no one to gather it.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 19:7 | And in this place I will ruin the plans of Judah and Jerusalem. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hands of those who seek their lives, and I will give their carcasses as food to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth. |
Jeremiah 7:33 Summary
[This verse is saying that because of the people's disobedience to God, their bodies will be left unburied and will become food for animals, which is a horrible and shameful thing. This is a consequence of turning away from God and following idols, as seen in Jeremiah 7:31-32 and Deuteronomy 28:26. It's a reminder that our actions have real consequences, and that following God is the only way to truly live. As it says in Proverbs 10:27, 'The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the corpses to become food for the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth?
This is a graphic illustration of the devastation and desolation that will come upon the people as a result of their disobedience to God, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 28:26 and Ezekiel 29:5.
Is this verse talking about a literal or spiritual death?
In the context of Jeremiah 7:33, it appears to be referring to a literal death, as a result of God's judgment on the people for their idolatry and sin, as seen in Jeremiah 7:31-32.
What does it mean that there will be no one to scare them away?
This phrase emphasizes the complete desolation and lack of human presence, where even the natural balance of scavengers and their predators is disrupted, much like the desolate conditions described in Zephaniah 1:3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah 7:33 is part of a larger section where God is pronouncing judgment on Judah for their idolatry and disobedience, which is a central theme throughout the book of Jeremiah, as seen in Jeremiah 1:16 and Jeremiah 25:4-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can ensure I am not contributing to the spiritual decay and disobedience that leads to such devastating consequences?
- How can I use this verse as a reminder to remain faithful and obedient to God, even in the face of adversity or temptation?
- In what ways can I be a voice of warning and a call to repentance, like Jeremiah, to those around me who may be headed down a path of destruction?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that my life and actions are pleasing to God, and that I am not following the idols of this world?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:33
And the carcasses of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth,.... That is, those which remain unburied, for which there will be found no place to bury
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:33
And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall fray them away. Fray - scare or frighten (this verse is quoted from Deuteronomy 28:26).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
The birds and beasts of prey shall feed on them, being exposed to open view for want of interment, , and none shall fray them away; ( a piece of humanity that even nature itself teacheth;) either by reason of the enemy’ s presence, for fear of whom they durst not; or rather, because there will be none left to do it: and this is reckoned among the curses, .
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
Jeremiah 7:33 And the carcases of this people shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall fray [them] away.Ver. 33. And the carcases of this people,] Their murrain carcases, as the Vulgate rendereth it. Shall be meat for the fowls of the heaven.] Whereby we may also understand the devils of hell, saith Oecolampadius. Et erit morticinum populi.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:33
(33) None shall fray them away.—No picture could be more appalling in its horrors—streets and valleys filled with the bodies of the slain, vultures and jackals feeding on them, and not one hand raised, like that of Rizpah (2 Samuel 21:10), to protect the dead from that extremest desecration. Here, again, we have an almost literal quotation from Deut. (Deuteronomy 28:26).
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:33
33. fray] frighten. The word is obsolete, except as a provincialism. It is the root of affray (participle, afraid). Cp. “he thought hir to affraye.” Chaucer’s Clerk’s Tale. (Bible Word-Book.)
Sermons on Jeremiah 7:33
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Anti Semitism: A Little Considered Root by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses the roots of anti-Semitism, suggesting that it stems from a failure of the Jewish people to fulfill their divine calling to be a blessing to the nations. He emph |
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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(Second Coming of Christ) 10 the Supper of the Great God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of heeding the warnings of the Word of God. He warns that a fearful day is coming, known as the Armageddon, where there will |
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The Mighty Conqueror by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the ultimate authority of Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords, highlighting the final conflict between Christ and the world regarding Hi |
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The Nations the Enemies of Israel-Their Final Opposition to Jerusalem Followed by Judgment Upon Them by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the distinction between the nation of Israel and the nations, highlighting God's chosen people and the disobedience of Israel leading to the d |
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Psalm 79 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the desolation of Jerusalem and the distress of the Israelites as they witness the ruins of their beloved city and Temple, leading them to seek mercy from |