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Jeremiah 5:16

Judgment

14 Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes.

15 Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.

Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.

17 They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”

18 “Yet even in those days,” declares the LORD, “I will not make a full end of you.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men.
KJV
Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
WEB
Their quiver is an open tomb. They are all mighty men.
ASV
Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
DARBY
Their quiver is as an open sepulchre; they are all mighty men.
BLB
Its quiver is kept open like a grave, all of them [are] mighty [men].
ÅB
Deres kogger er som en åpen grav, de er alle sammen kjemper.
OTB
Deres kogger er som en dyp grop; alle er modige krigere.
B1930
Deres kogger er som en åpen grav, de er alle sammen kjemper.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 5:28

    Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.

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  • Psalms 5:9

    For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.

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  • Romans 3:13

    “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.”

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