Jeremiah 9:19
Jeremiah 9:19 in Multiple Translations
For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’”
For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out.
For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we ruined! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.
For a sound of weeping goes up from Zion, a cry, How has destruction come on us? we are overcome with shame because we have gone away from our land; he has sent us out from our house.
The sound of weeping comes from Zion, “We're completely devastated! We're totally ashamed, because we've had to abandon our country, because our houses have been demolished.”
For a lamentable noyse is heard out of Zion, Howe are we destroyed, and vtterly confounded, for we haue forsaken the land, and our dwellings haue cast vs out.
For — a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: How have we been spoiled! We have been greatly ashamed, Because we have forsaken the land, Because they have cast down our tabernacles.
For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, ‘How we are ruined! We are greatly confounded because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.’”
For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we laid waste! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out.
For a voice of wailing is heard out of Sion: How are we wasted and greatly confounded? because we have left the land, because our dwellings are cast down.
Listen to the people of Jerusalem crying/lamenting, saying, ‘We have been ruined/destroyed! We have experienced a terrible disaster! Now we are very ashamed, because our houses have been destroyed by our enemies, and we are being forced to leave our land.’ ”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 9:19
Study Notes — Jeremiah 9:19
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- Jeremiah 9:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:19
- Sermons on Jeremiah 9:19
Context — A Lament over Zion
19For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’”
20Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament. 21For death has climbed in through our windows; it has entered our fortresses to cut off the children from the streets, the young men from the town squares.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 4:13 | Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined! |
| 2 | Ezekiel 7:16–18 | The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity. Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water. They will put on sackcloth, and terror will overwhelm them. Shame will cover all their faces, and all their heads will be shaved. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:29 | and at noon you will grope about like a blind man in the darkness. You will not prosper in your ways. Day after day you will be oppressed and plundered, with no one to save you. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 4:20 | Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. |
| 5 | Lamentations 5:2 | Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. |
| 6 | Micah 1:8–9 | Because of this I will lament and wail; I will walk barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and mourn like an ostrich. For her wound is incurable; it has reached even Judah; it has approached the gate of my people, as far as Jerusalem itself. |
| 7 | Leviticus 20:22 | You are therefore to keep all My statutes and ordinances, so that the land where I am bringing you to live will not vomit you out. |
| 8 | Lamentations 4:15 | “Go away! Unclean!” men shouted at them. “Away, away! Do not touch us!” So they fled and wandered. Among the nations it was said, “They can stay here no longer.” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 4:30–31 | And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life. For I hear a cry like a woman in labor, a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child— the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands to say, “Woe is me, for my soul faints before the murderers!” |
| 10 | Micah 2:10 | Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction! |
Jeremiah 9:19 Summary
[Jeremiah 9:19 is a heart-wrenching cry of the people of Judah, who are lamenting the devastation of their land and the shame they feel because of their disobedience to God. They have abandoned their homes and their land, and now they are facing the consequences, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:30. This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that we must take responsibility for our sins and turn back to God (as seen in Jeremiah 31:18). By acknowledging our shame and sorrow, we can begin the process of healing and restoration, just as the Israelites were to do after their exile (as mentioned in Ezekiel 36:31).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Zion in Jeremiah 9:19?
Zion refers to the city of Jerusalem, which was the spiritual and physical center of the Israelites, as seen in Psalm 2:6 and Isaiah 28:16. In this verse, it symbolizes the heart of God's people, where the sound of wailing is heard.
Why are the people of Judah lamenting and feeling shame?
The people are lamenting because they have abandoned their land and their dwellings have been torn down, as stated in Jeremiah 9:19. This is a result of their disobedience to God, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:30 and Leviticus 26:31.
What is the role of the wailing women in Jeremiah 9:17-19?
The wailing women are summoned to lament over the devastation of Judah, as instructed in Jeremiah 9:17-18. Their role is to express the grief and sorrow of the people, and to teach others to do the same, as mentioned in Jeremiah 9:20.
How does this verse relate to the concept of repentance?
This verse highlights the need for repentance and restoration, as the people acknowledge their shame and devastation. It points to the importance of turning back to God, as seen in Jeremiah 31:18 and Hosea 14:1-2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I have abandoned my spiritual dwelling, and how can I restore them?
- How can I, like the wailing women, express my sorrow and grief over the sins of my community and nation?
- In what ways can I teach others to lament and repent, as instructed in Jeremiah 9:20?
- What are some practical steps I can take to rebuild and restore my spiritual foundations, just as the Israelites were to rebuild their physical dwellings?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:19
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:19
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:19
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:19
Sermons on Jeremiah 9:19
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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 |
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The Ostrich by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook delivers a sermon on the unique characteristics of the ostrich, highlighting its large size, inability to fly despite having large wings, and its swift running abil |
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(Through the Bible) Leviticus 16-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the moral decay and corruption in society, particularly in relation to the portrayal of sinful acts in movies. He emphasizes that God's peopl |
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Simple Church - Tony Dale by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the speaker shares his firsthand experience of preaching the gospel in England during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. He describes going to villages and sharing the gospel |
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The Seduction of the Church by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. addresses the dangers of seducing spirits infiltrating the church, emphasizing the need for believers to remain vigilant against distractions that lead to spiritual |
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Are You Following Jesus - Part 2 - Do You Have the Holy Spirit by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the critical question of whether we are truly following Jesus and possessing the Holy Spirit. He challenges listeners to reflect on their relationship wit |
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Are You Following Jesus - Part 1 - True Followers by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. challenges the congregation to reflect on their true following of Jesus, emphasizing that self-deception can cloud our understanding of our spiritual state. He urges |





