Jeremiah 14:8

Jeremiah 14:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
• New International Version (NIV)You who are the hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are you like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays only a night?
• English Standard Version (ESV)O you hope of Israel, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?
• New King James Version (NKJV)O the Hope of Israel, his Savior in time of trouble, Why should You be like a stranger in the land, And like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?

Context of Jeremiah 14:8

6Wild donkeys stand on the barren heights panting for air like jackals. Their eyes fail because there are no green plants. 7Though our iniquities testify against us, Lord, act for your name’s sake. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against you. Hope of Israel, its Savior in time of distress, why are you like a resident alien in the land, like a traveler stopping only for the night? 9Why are you like a helpless man, like a warrior unable to save? Yet you are among us, Lord, and we bear your name. Don’t leave us! 10This is what the Lord says concerning these people: Truly they love to wander; they never rest their feet. So the Lord does not accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity and punish their sins.

Jeremiah 14:8 word by word

מִקְוֵה֙ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל מֽוֹשִׁיע֖וֹ בְּעֵ֣ת צָרָ֑ה לָ֤מָּה תִֽהְיֶה֙ כְּגֵ֣ר בָּאָ֔רֶץ וּכְאֹרֵ֖חַ נָטָ֥ה לָלֽוּן׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• O the hopeמִקְוֶהmiqveh miqvêh miqvê' · hopeH4723
• of Israelיִשְׂרָאֵלyiώrâ'êl · IsraelH3478
• the saviourיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
• thereof in timeעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
• of troubleצָרָהtsârâh · distressH6869
• why shouldest thou be as a strangerגֵּרgêr gêyr · sojournerH1616
• in the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• and as a wayfaring manאָרַח'ârach · to journeyH732
• turneth asideנָטָהnâţâh · to stretchH5186
• to tarry for a nightלוּןlûn lîyn · to lodgeH3885

Cross-references for Jeremiah 14:8

• Jeremiah 17:13Lord, the hope of Israel, all who abandon you will be put to shame. All who turn away from me will be written in the dirt, for they have abandoned the Lord, the fountain of living water.
• Jeremiah 50:7Whoever found them devoured them. Their adversaries said, “We’re not guilty; instead, they have sinned against the Lord, their righteous grazing land, the hope of their ancestors, the Lord.”
• Joel 3:16The Lord will roar from Zion and make his voice heard from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will shake. But the Lord will be a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the Israelites.
• Acts 28:20For this reason I’ve asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I’m wearing this chain.”
• 1 Timothy 1:1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope:
• Isaiah 43:3For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior. I have given Egypt as a ransom for you, Cush and Seba in your place.
• Isaiah 45:15Yes, you are a God who hides, God of Israel, Savior.
• Psalms 9:9The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble.
• Psalms 37:39The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord, their refuge in a time of distress.
• Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.
• Psalms 50:15Call on me in a day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor me.”
• Psalms 91:15When he calls out to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will rescue him and give him honor.
• Psalms 138:7If I walk into the thick of danger, you will preserve my life from the anger of my enemies. You will extend your hand; your right hand will save me.
• 2 Corinthians 1:4He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
• Psalms 10:1Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide in times of trouble?
• Judges 19:17When he looked up and saw the traveler in the city square, the old man asked, “Where are you going, and where do you come from?”

Commentaries on Jeremiah 14:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8O the hope of Israel - O thou who art the only object of the hope of this people. The Savior thereof in time of trouble - Who hast never yet abandoned them that seek thee. Why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land - As one who has no interest in the prosperity and safety of the country. And as a way-faring man - A traveler on his journey. That turneth aside to tarry for a night? - Who stays the shortest time he can; and takes up his lodging in a…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-9The people admitted their sins but did not change their bad behavior. They tried to trick God into helping them by doubting his love, wisdom, and power, while still claiming to be his chosen people.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. The reference is, not to the faith of Israel which had almost ceased, but to the promise and everlasting covenant of God. None but the true Israel make God their "hope." (Jr 17:13). turneth aside to tarry--The traveller cares little for the land he tarries but a night in; but Thou hast promised to dwell always in the midst of Thy people (2Ch 33:7, 8). Maurer translates, "spreadeth," namely, his tent.Read the comment

Topics related to Jeremiah 14:8

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Impenitence
• Intercession
• Jeremiah

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Commentaries on Jeremiah 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings