Jeremiah 8

Sin and Punishment

1 At that time, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves: Parallel theme: Ezekiel 6:5

2 And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27)., whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth. Worship: Deuteronomy 4:19, Ezekiel 8:16, Acts 7:42. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 9:22, 16:4, 19:13, 22:19, 36:30, 2 Kings 23:5, Psalms 83:10 +5

3 And death shall be chosen rather than life by all the residue of them that remain of this evil family, which remain in all the places whither I have driven them, saith the LORD of hosts. References Lord: Jeremiah 23:8, 29:14, Deuteronomy 30:1, 30:4, Daniel 9:7, Jonah 4:3. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 23:3, Revelation 9:6 +3

4 Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return? Resurrection: Proverbs 24:16, Amos 5:2, Micah 7:8. References Lord: Jeremiah 3:1, Isaiah 55:7, Ezekiel 18:23, Hosea 6:1, 14:1. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 8:38, Isaiah 44:22 +5

5 Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 5:3, 5:27, 9:6, Isaiah 30:10, 44:20, Hosea 11:7, Zechariah 7:11, John 5:40, Hebrews 12:25 +4

6 I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle. Repentance: 2 Peter 3:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 14:2, Ezekiel 18:28

7 Yea, the stork in the heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27). knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD. References Lord: Isaiah 5:12. Related: Song of Solomon 2:12. Parallel theme: Isaiah 1:3

8 How do ye say, We are wise, and the lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain. Word: Psalms 147:19, Matthew 15:6. Parallel theme: Job 12:20, John 9:41, Romans 1:22

9 The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the wordWord: דָּבָר (Davar). The Hebrew davar (דָּבָר) means word, thing, or matter—God's creative and authoritative speech. 'By the word of the LORD were the heavens made' (Psalm 33:6). of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them? References Lord: Jeremiah 6:15. Word: Jeremiah 6:19, Psalms 19:7. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 4:6, Job 5:12, Isaiah 19:11

10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priestPriest: כֹּהֵן (Kohen). The Hebrew kohen (כֹּהֵן) denotes a priest—one who mediates between God and people through sacrifices and intercession. Aaron and his descendants served as Israel's priests, foreshadowing Christ the Great High Priest. every one dealeth falsely. Prophecy: Isaiah 28:7. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 33:31, Amos 5:11, Zephaniah 1:13, Titus 1:11

11 For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Peace: Jeremiah 6:14. Parallel theme: Lamentations 2:14

12 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Jeremiah 6:15, Zephaniah 3:5. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 3:3, Deuteronomy 32:35, Psalms 52:1, 52:7, Isaiah 3:9 +2

13 I will surely consume them, saith the LORD: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 17:8, Joel 1:7, Matthew 21:19

14 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD. References Lord: Jeremiah 23:15, 2 Samuel 20:6. References God: Jeremiah 9:15, Deuteronomy 29:18. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 35:11, Psalms 69:21, Lamentations 3:19, Matthew 27:34 +3

15 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble! Peace: Jeremiah 14:19

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. Parallel theme: Judges 5:22, 18:29, 1 Corinthians 10:28

17 For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Numbers 21:6. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:24, Ecclesiastes 10:11

18 When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 6:24, Isaiah 22:4, Lamentations 5:17

19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? Kingdom: Isaiah 39:3. References Lord: Isaiah 13:5

20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:5, Luke 13:25

21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 14:17, Joel 2:6, Nahum 2:10

22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? Parallel theme: Jeremiah 46:11, 51:8, Genesis 37:25, 43:11, Luke 8:43