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Jeremiah 9:7

Trials and adversity

5 Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.

6 You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD.

Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?

8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.

9 Should I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD. Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?”

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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
Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?
KJV
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?
WEB
Therefore the LORD of Armies says, “Behold, I will melt them and test them; for how should I deal with the daughter of my people?
ASV
Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how [else] should I do, because of the daughter of my people?
DARBY
Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how else could I do for the daughter of my people?
BLB
Therefore thus says YHWH of Hosts: “Behold, I am refining them, and I will test them! For how shall I act before the face of the daughter of My people?
ÅB
Derfor sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud, så: Se, jeg vil smelte dem og prøve dem; for hvordan skulle jeg gjøre annet, slik som mitt folks datter er?
OTB
Derfor sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud: "Se, jeg vil rense dem og prøve dem, for hva annet kan jeg gjøre på grunn av mitt folks synd?
B1930
Derfor sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud, så: Se, jeg vil smelte dem og prøve dem; for hvorledes skulde jeg gjøre annet, sådan som mitt folks datter er?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 1:25

    I will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities.

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  • Malachi 3:3

    And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness.

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  • Jeremiah 6:27

    “I have appointed you to examine My people like ore, so you may know and try their ways.

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  • Isaiah 48:10

    See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

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  • Zechariah 13:9

    This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

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  • 1 Peter 1:7

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • Hosea 11:8–9

    How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!

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  • 1 Peter 4:12

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

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