Jeremiah 8:16
Jeremiah 8:16 in Multiple Translations
The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.
The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.
The snorting of his horses is heard from Dan: at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones the whole land trembleth; for they are come, and have devoured the land and all that is in it; the city and those that dwell therein.
The loud breathing of the horses comes to our ears from Dan: at the sound of the outcry of his war-horses, all the land is shaking with fear; for they have come, and have made a meal of the land and everything in it; the town and the people living in it.
The snorting of enemy horses can be heard from Dan. The whole country shakes in fear at the sound of the neighing of these strong stallions, They have come to destroy the country and everything in it; Jerusalem and everyone who lives there.
The neying of his horses was heard from Dan, the whole lande trembled at the noyse of the neying of his strong horses: for they are come, and haue deuoured the land with all that is in it, the citie, and those that dwell therein.
From Dan hath been heard the snorting of his horses, From the voice of the neighings of his mighty ones, Trembled hath all the land, And they come in and consume the land and its fulness, The city and the inhabitants in it.
The snorting of his horses is heard from Dan. The whole land trembles at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they have come, and have devoured the land and all that is in it, the city and those who dwell therein.”
The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they have come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.
The snorting of his horse was heard from Dan, all the land was moved at the sound of the neighing of his warriors: and they came and devoured the land, and all that was in it: the city and its inhabitants.
People far north in Israel in the city of Dan can already hear the snorting of the horses of their enemies who are preparing to attack us. It is as though the entire land of Judah is shaking as their army approaches; they are coming to destroy our land and everything in it, the people and the cities.”
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Jeremiah 8:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/דָּ֤ן
נִשְׁמַע֙
נַחְרַ֣ת
סוּסָ֗י/ו
מִ/קּוֹל֙
מִצְהֲל֣וֹת
אַבִּירָ֔י/ו
רָעֲשָׁ֖ה
כָּל
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
וַ/יָּב֗וֹאוּ
וַ/יֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
אֶ֣רֶץ
וּ/מְלוֹאָ֔/הּ
עִ֖יר
וְ/יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
בָֽ/הּ
מִ/דָּ֤ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
Prep | N-proper
נִשְׁמַע֙
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
נַחְרַ֣ת
nachar
H5170
snorting
N-fs
סוּסָ֗י/ו
çûwç
H5483
swallow
N-mp | Suff
מִ/קּוֹל֙
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
מִצְהֲל֣וֹת
matshâlâh
H4684
neighing
N-fp
אַבִּירָ֔י/ו
ʼabbîyr
H47
mighty
Adj | Suff
רָעֲשָׁ֖ה
râʻash
H7493
to shake
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/אָ֑רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
וַ/יָּב֗וֹאוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וַ/יֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
וּ/מְלוֹאָ֔/הּ
mᵉlôʼ
H4393
fullness
Conj | N-ms | Suff
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs
וְ/יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal
בָֽ/הּ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 8:16
מִ/דָּ֤ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
Prep | N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
נִשְׁמַע֙
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
נַחְרַ֣ת
nachar
H5170
"snorting"
N-fs
This Hebrew word describes the sound of snorting, often associated with horses or other animals. It is used in the Bible to describe the sound of angry or excited animals, and is sometimes translated as 'nostrils' or 'snorting'.
Definition: snorting Also means: na.cha.rah (נַחֲרָה "snorting" H5170B)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: nostrils, snorting. See also: Job 39:20; Jeremiah 8:16.
סוּסָ֗י/ו
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
מִ/קּוֹל֙
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | 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.
מִצְהֲל֣וֹת
matshâlâh
H4684
"neighing"
N-fp
Matshalah is the sound a horse makes, like neighing, often expressing impatience or excitement, as seen in Job 39:20. It is a loud, high-pitched sound.
Definition: neighing
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: neighing. See also: Jeremiah 8:16; Jeremiah 13:27.
אַבִּירָ֔י/ו
ʼabbîyr
H47
"mighty"
Adj | Suff
A term used to describe something or someone as mighty or strong, often referring to God or powerful animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's power, like in Genesis 49:24, and strong animals, like oxen.
Definition: 1) mighty, valiant 1a) of men 1b) of angels 1c) of animals 1d) (metaph) 1d1) of enemies 1d2) of princes 1d3) of sacrificial objects 1e) obstinate (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. See also: Judges 5:22; Psalms 78:25; Psalms 22:13.
רָעֲשָׁ֖ה
râʻash
H7493
"to shake"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.
Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
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.
וַ/יָּב֗וֹאוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וַ/יֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
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.
וּ/מְלוֹאָ֔/הּ
mᵉlôʼ
H4393
"fullness"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
Fullness means having everything that is needed, like a full container or a complete amount. It can also mean a large quantity, like a multitude of things.
Definition: 1) fulness, that which fills 1a) fulness, handful 1b) mass, multitude 1c) fulness, that which fills, entire contents 1d) full length, full line
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] all along, [idiom] all that is (there-) in, fill, ([idiom] that whereof...was) full, fulness, (hand-) full, multitude. See also: Genesis 48:19; Psalms 89:12; Psalms 24:1.
עִ֖יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
וְ/יֹ֥שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
בָֽ/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Jeremiah 8:16
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- Jeremiah 8:16 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 8:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 8:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 8:16
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 8:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
- Sermons on Jeremiah 8:16
Context — The People Respond
14Why are we just sitting here? Gather together, let us flee to the fortified cities and perish there, for the LORD our God has doomed us. He has given us poisoned water to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD.
15We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror.
16The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it.
17“For behold, I will send snakes among you, vipers that cannot be charmed, and they will bite you,” declares the LORD. 18My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judges 18:29 | They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish. |
| 2 | Judges 5:22 | Then the hooves of horses thundered— the mad galloping of his stallions. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 4:15–16 | For a voice resounds from Dan, proclaiming disaster from the hills of Ephraim. Warn the nations now! Proclaim to Jerusalem: “A besieging army comes from a distant land; they raise their voices against the cities of Judah. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 10:28 | But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience— |
| 5 | Nahum 3:2 | The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! |
| 6 | Jeremiah 4:24 | I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 10:26 | for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 6:23 | They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.” |
| 9 | Habakkuk 3:10 | The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high. |
| 10 | Psalms 24:1 | The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. |
Jeremiah 8:16 Summary
[This verse is talking about a powerful army that is coming to attack the land of Judah. The people are terrified because they know they can't defeat this army on their own (Jeremiah 6:22-23). The army is compared to horses that are so strong and powerful that the whole land shakes when they approach. This is a picture of the fear and destruction that the people of Judah are facing (Isaiah 13:13). The good news is that even in the midst of fear and uncertainty, we can turn to God for comfort and strength (Psalm 46:1-3).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the location 'Dan' in Jeremiah 8:16?
The location 'Dan' is likely referring to the city of Dan in the northern part of Israel, which was a significant location in the history of Israel (Judges 18:29, 1 Kings 12:29-30).
What do the 'enemy horses' represent in this verse?
The 'enemy horses' likely represent the armies of Babylon, which were a powerful and feared force in the ancient world (Jeremiah 6:22-23, Habakkuk 1:6-10).
Why does the 'whole land quake' at the sound of the horses?
The 'whole land quakes' because the people of Judah are terrified of the approaching army, and they know that they are no match for the powerful forces of Babylon (Isaiah 13:13, Jeremiah 4:23-26).
What is the ultimate result of the invasion described in this verse?
The ultimate result of the invasion is the complete destruction of the land, city, and people, as stated in Jeremiah 8:16, 'They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it' (also see Jeremiah 25:9, Jeremiah 32:43).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can prepare myself for the 'invading armies' of spiritual attack in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a sense of dependence on God, rather than relying on my own strength, in the face of overwhelming challenges?
- What are some areas of my life where I may be 'quaking' with fear, and how can I turn to God for comfort and strength?
- In what ways can I be a source of comfort and strength to others who may be facing their own 'invading armies' of fear and uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 8:16
The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan,.... That is, was heard at Jerusalem.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 8:16
The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
The fury of the Chaldeans’ march is described by the snorting of their horses, which is a noise they make through their nostrils, when they are chafed and fretted. Was heard from Dan, i.e. even to Jerusalem: q.d. The dreadfulness of the noise shall be heard from far: or rather, Though Jerusalem seem to be secure, yet the farthest coasts of the land are in great consternation, viz. the outmost boundary of Canaan northward, through which the Chaldean army was to march: see : or it is said to be heard, either the noise itself, or the fame of it, . His strong ones; his choice horses or cavalry; or his stout and sturdy ones, as the word signifies, and expressed by their brisk frolicsomeness and courage in the word neighing, properly applied to horses, understanding here the chief of them; and the word for strong ones is applied to any thing that excels, as to man, ; to angels, , angels’ food, or the bread of the mighty; and for horses, as here, and . All that is in it, Heb. the fulness of it, the trees, and fruits. and wealth of the land; they are entered upon their spoil, and will leave nothing in the land, . It is spoken in a prophetical style, who use to express the certainty of what shall be as if it actually were already. The city, viz. Jerusalem; or rather the cities, with all their inhabitants, as well as the country, the singular number being put for the plural, as .
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
Jeremiah 8:16 The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.Ver. 16. The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan.] See Jeremiah 4:15. This caused in the Jews’ hearts a motion of trepidation. It is the privilege of believers in nothing to be terrified by their adversaries, but with the horse spoken of, to mock at fear, and not to turn back from the dint of the sword.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
(16) Heard from Dan.—As in Jeremiah 4:13, the invasion by an army of which cavalry and war chariots formed the most terrible contingent was a special terror to Israelites. Even at Dan, the northern boundary of Palestine (see Note on Jeremiah 4:15), there was a sound of terror in the very snortings of the horses. The patristic interpretation that the prophet indicates the coming of Antichrist from the tribe deserves a passing notice as one of the eccentricities of exegesis.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
Verse 16. The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan:] Dan lay in the way from Babylon to Jerusalem; and it was by this city, after the battle of Carchemish, that Nebuchadnezzar, in pursuing the Egyptians, entered Palestine. The whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones] Of his war horses. This is a fine image; so terrible was the united neighing of the cavalry of the Babylonians that the reverberation of the air caused the ground to tremble. This is better, and more majestic, than the celebrated line of Virgil:- Quadrupe-dante pu-trem soni-tu quatit ungula campum. It would be much easier to shake the ground with the prancings of many horses, than to cause an earthquake by the sound of the neighing of the troops of cavalry.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 8:16
16. Dan] See Jeremiah 4:15. strong ones] i.e. war-horses. The same epithet is used as a substitute for the noun, chs. Jeremiah 47:3 (“strong ones”), Jeremiah 50:11 (“strong horses”). The horse was the embodiment of strength. See Job 39:19; Psalms 33:17; Psalms 147:10. land] or, earth.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 8:16
Dan - i. e. the northern boundary of the land. His strong ones - i. e., “his war-horses.”
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
16, 17. From Dan — The northern boundary of the land, and hence the place where the alarm of an enemy coming from the north would first be given. Strong ones — War horses. See Jeremiah 4:13; Jeremiah 4:29, etc.
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The Horse by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook reflects on the powerful imagery of war-horses in the Bible, from Job's description of the majestic and fearless horse to the account of the horse-hoofs breaking in |
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Faith to Fulfill All of God's Will by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of doing more and giving more in order to have God's presence in our lives. He uses the example of Zacchaeus, who went above a |
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(2006 Conference) 5.a Right Attitude to Money by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being faithful with money, avoiding extremes of poverty or excessive wealth, and recognizing that money should not rule over our lives. It |
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(Basics) 48. Giving Everything to God by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being righteous and faithful in money matters. He encourages the audience to give back what is rightfully owed to others, i |
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What Jesus Taught About Money by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of the gifts that God has given us, such as money, time, and relationships. He highlights the need to |
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The Love of Money - Part 6 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of giving sacrificially, wisely, and faithfully, highlighting the concept of stewardship where everything belongs to God. It warns against bli |
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The Foundation for God's Purpose by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of laying a strong foundation in our Christian walk, focusing on loving Jesus above all, dying to self daily, and surrendering possessions to |