Jeremiah 9:10
Jeremiah 9:10 in Multiple Translations
I will take up a weeping and wailing for the mountains, a dirge over the wilderness pasture, for they have been scorched so no one passes through, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. Both the birds of the air and the beasts have fled; they have gone away.
For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone.
For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the pastures of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none passeth through; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the birds of the heavens and the beasts are fled, they are gone.
Give yourselves to weeping, crying out in sorrow for the mountains; and for the fields of the waste land send up a song of grief, because they are burned up, so that no one goes through; there is no sound of cattle; the bird of the heavens and the beast are in flight and are gone.
I will weep and wail for the mountains, I will sing a funeral song over the pastures in the countryside, because they have been so badly burned that no one can pass through, and there are no cattle to make any noise. The birds have flown and the wild animals have run away.
Vpon the mountaines will I take vp a weeping and a lamentation, and vpon the fayre places of the wildernes a mourning, because they are burnt vp: so that none can passe through them, neyther can men heare the voyce of the flocke: both the foule of the aire, and the beast are fled away and gone.
For the mountains I lift up weeping and wailing, And for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, For they have been burnt up without any passing over, Nor have they heard the voice of cattle, From the fowl of the heavens unto the beast they have fled, they have gone.
I will weep and wail for the mountains, and lament for the pastures of the wilderness, because they are burned up, so that no one passes through; Men can’t hear the voice of the livestock. Both the birds of the sky and the animals have fled. They are gone.
For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them ; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast have fled; they are gone.
For the mountains I will take up weeping and lamentation, and for the beautiful places of the desert, mourning: because they are burnt up, for that there is not a man that passeth through them: and they have not heard the voice of the owner: from the fowl of the air to the beasts they are gone away and departed.
So, I will weep and wail for the people who live in the mountains and in the ◄pastures/places where the livestock eat the grass►, because those areas will be desolate, and no one will live there. There will be no cattle there to call to each other, and all the birds and wild animals will have fled to other places.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 9:10
Study Notes — Jeremiah 9:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 9:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:10
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 9:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 9:10
Context — A Lament over Zion
10I will take up a weeping and wailing for the mountains, a dirge over the wilderness pasture, for they have been scorched so no one passes through, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. Both the birds of the air and the beasts have fled; they have gone away.
11“And I will make Jerusalem a heap of rubble, a haunt for jackals; and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” 12Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 12:4 | How long will the land mourn and the grass of every field be withered? Because of the evil of its residents, the animals and birds have been swept away, for the people have said, “He cannot see what our end will be.” |
| 2 | Hosea 4:3 | Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 12:10 | Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 14:15 | Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, |
| 5 | Ezekiel 29:11 | No foot of man or beast will pass through, and it will be uninhabited for forty years. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 33:28 | I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 7:29 | Cut off your hair and throw it away. Raise up a lamentation on the barren heights, for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath.’ |
| 8 | Joel 1:10–12 | The field is ruined; the land mourns. For the grain is destroyed, the new wine is dried up, and the oil fails. Be dismayed, O farmers, wail, O vinedressers, over the wheat and barley, because the harvest of the field has perished. The grapevine is dried up, and the fig tree is withered; the pomegranate, palm, and apple— all the trees of the orchard—are withered. Surely the joy of mankind has dried up. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 14:6 | Wild donkeys stand on barren heights; they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail for lack of pasture.” |
| 10 | Lamentations 2:11 | My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. |
Jeremiah 9:10 Summary
Jeremiah 9:10 is a verse that describes a time of great sadness and desolation, where the land is empty and quiet, with no signs of life or activity, much like what is described in Ezekiel 33:28. This is a result of God's judgment on the people for their sinful ways, as seen in the preceding verses. The verse is a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that God will ultimately judge us for our sins, as written in Hebrews 10:30. However, it also points to the hope of redemption and restoration, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:12, where it is written that the land will be restored and the people will again rejoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cause of the desolation described in Jeremiah 9:10?
The desolation is a result of God's judgment on the nation for their sinful ways, as seen in Jeremiah 9:8-9, where it is written that their tongues are deadly arrows and they speak deception, prompting God to punish them.
Is this verse only talking about the physical land or is there a spiritual aspect as well?
While the verse does describe the physical desolation of the land, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Jeremiah 9:12, where it is asked why the land is destroyed, implying a spiritual component to the devastation.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's wrath?
This verse illustrates God's wrath and judgment on a nation that has turned away from Him, as seen in Jeremiah 9:9, where God declares that He will punish them for their sins, demonstrating His holy and just nature, similar to what is described in Romans 1:18.
What is the significance of the absence of the lowing of cattle and the fleeing of birds and beasts?
The absence of these sounds and creatures emphasizes the extent of the desolation, highlighting that the land has been completely devastated, much like what is described in Isaiah 34:11, where it is written that the land will be made desolate.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God's judgment on sin to my own life, recognizing that He is a holy and just God?
- How can I balance the idea of God's wrath with His love and mercy, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:3?
- In what ways can I be a voice of hope and redemption in a world that often seems desolate and devoid of God's presence, much like the wilderness pasture in this verse?
- What are some personal idols or sinful patterns in my life that I need to repent of, in order to avoid experiencing God's judgment, as described in Jeremiah 9:10?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:10
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 9:10
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:10
Sermons on Jeremiah 9:10
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A Call to Set Our Hearts on God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts on God, drawing inspiration from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who sought the Lord and received His word. Despit |
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Called to Christlikeness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for |
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The Church of Samuel Versus Today by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that we do not deserve to be alive today, but we are blessed by a loving God. However, the preacher criticizes the state of the church, stat |
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You Are Mine! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound truth that believers are cherished by God, who created, redeemed, and called them by name. He highlights that each individual is precious in G |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Part 5 by Dan Biser | This sermon delves into the biblical theme of God's response to the wickedness of men through various calamities and weather phenomena. It explores how the children of Israel faced |
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The Solemn Assembly by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of a solemn assembly, which is a time of weeping, fasting, and humbling ourselves before God. It is a time of brokenness over |
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Living That Grieves the Spirit by A.W. Tozer | James urges believers to experience deep sorrow and wretchedness over their sins, emphasizing the need for genuine repentance and inner penitence rather than external ascetic pract |





