Jeremiah 8
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 8 of 52
Chapter Summary
The calamity of the Jews, both dead and alive. He upbraids their foolish and shameless impenitence. He shows their judgment.
Key Hebrew Words
מְשׁוּבָה
apostasy, backsliding
H4878 · TWOT 2340e
שׁוּב
turn back, return
H7725 · TWOT 2340
תׇּרְמִית
deceit
H8649 · TWOT 2169d
שֶׁקֶר
falsehood, lie
H8267 · TWOT 2461a
שָׁלוֹם
peace
H7965 · TWOT 2401a
צֳרִי
balm
H6875 · TWOT 1967a
Timeline
Desecration of the Bones of Judah's Leaders
God warns that the bones of kings, priests, and prophets will be exhumed and spread out like dung before the sun, moon, and heavenly hosts they worshipped.
Jeremiah 8:1-3
The Perpetual Apostasy and Deceitful Scribes
Jeremiah laments that unlike birds who know their seasons, God's people do not know His judgments. The wise are put to shame, wielding the deceitful pen of the lie.
Jeremiah 8:4-12
The Poisonous Water and Serpents of Judgment
God declares He will give them water of poison to drink. An invading army is heard from Dan, and God promises to send uncharmable vipers among the people.
Jeremiah 8:13-17Read Jeremiah 8 in the KJ3 Reader
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