Jeremiah 30:15 kjv
Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is incurable for the multitude of thine iniquity: because thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee.
Jeremiah 30:15 nkjv
Why do you cry about your affliction? Your sorrow is incurable. Because of the multitude of your iniquities, Because your sins have increased, I have done these things to you.
Jeremiah 30:15 niv
Why do you cry out over your wound, your pain that has no cure? Because of your great guilt and many sins I have done these things to you.
Jeremiah 30:15 esv
Why do you cry out over your hurt? Your pain is incurable. Because your guilt is great, because your sins are flagrant, I have done these things to you.
Jeremiah 30:15 nlt
Why do you protest your punishment ?
this wound that has no cure?
I have had to punish you
because your sins are many
and your guilt is great.
Jeremiah 30 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 30:14 | "All your allies have forgotten you; they do not seek you. I have struck you..." | Jeremiah 30:14 (Sin and abandonment) |
| Jeremiah 2:17 | "Has not this happened because you abandoned the LORD your God when he led you..." | Jeremiah 2:17 (Abandonment of God) |
| Lamentations 1:5 | "Her foes have become her masters, her enemies prosper; because the LORD has..." | Lam 1:5 (Consequences of sin) |
| Ezekiel 36:17 | "Son of man, when the people of Israel were living in their own land, they..." | Ezek 36:17 (God's judgment) |
| Psalm 38:3 | "Your anger weighs me down; your hand has laid hold of me." | Ps 38:3 (God's hand in suffering) |
| Isaiah 5:25 | "Therefore the LORD’s anger burned against his people. He extended his hand..." | Isa 5:25 (God's anger) |
| Deuteronomy 28:64 | "Then the LORD will scatter you among all nations, from one end of the earth..." | Deut 28:64 (Scattering) |
| Amos 3:2 | "You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will..." | Amos 3:2 (Special relationship) |
| Micah 6:13 | "So then, I too have begun to strike you, putting you to ruin because of..." | Micah 6:13 (Divine punishment) |
| Romans 6:23 | "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life..." | Rom 6:23 (Wages of sin) |
| 1 Corinthians 11:30 | "That is why many among you are weak and sickly, and a number of you have..." | 1 Cor 11:30 (Consequences of unworthi) |
| Isaiah 10:5 | "Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the scepter..." | Isa 10:5 (God using nations) |
| Psalm 89:31-32 | "If they forsake my statutes and do not follow my ways, if they violate..." | Ps 89:31-32 (Consequences of dis) |
| Jeremiah 29:18 | "I will pursue them with sword, famine and plague. I will make them abhorrent..." | Jer 29:18 (Judgment on Judah) |
| Leviticus 26:25 | "And I will bring a sword against you, that shall execute the vengeance of..." | Lev 26:25 (Sword of vengeance) |
| Jeremiah 15:2 | "When they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ tell them, ‘This is what the LORD..." | Jer 15:2 (Destruction ahead) |
| Jeremiah 7:29 | "‘Cut off your hair, O Jerusalem, and throw it away; and wail on the desolate..." | Jer 7:29 (Mourning for sin) |
| Hosea 10:10 | "When I please, I will punish them, and their sins will be counted against..." | Hosea 10:10 (Sin recorded) |
| Ezekiel 5:10 | "So in you the fathers will eat their children, and the children will eat their..." | Ezek 5:10 (Extreme suffering) |
| Revelation 18:6 | "Give back to her as she has given, and pay her back double for her deeds..." | Rev 18:6 (Retribution) |
| 2 Chronicles 36:16 | "But they repeatedly mocked the messengers of God, despised his warnings and..." | 2 Chron 36:16 (Mocking God's mess) |
Jeremiah 30 verses
Jeremiah 30 15 Meaning
The verse signifies that because of the nation's sin and wickedness, God will deal with them severely. Their suffering is not due to the weakness of their alliances or their rulers' incompetence, but rather their own persistent rebellion against God, which has resulted in them being abandoned and vulnerable to their enemies.
Jeremiah 30 15 Context
Jeremiah 30 is part of a larger prophecy concerning the restoration of Israel and Judah. However, chapter 30 begins with a depiction of God's wrath and judgment. Verse 15 specifically addresses the pain and suffering inflicted upon Jerusalem and its people. This suffering is not presented as a consequence of external oppression alone, but as a direct result of their own sins and transgressions against God. The preceding verses describe how their enemies have afflicted them, but verse 14 clarifies that God's hand is also upon them. Chapter 30, as a whole, shifts from judgment to hope, promising a future restoration after this period of discipline.
Jeremiah 30 15 Word Analysis
Why (Hebrew: לָמָה, lamah) - An interrogative or exclamatory particle, expressing a reason for distress or questioning. Here, it emphasizes the painfulness and seeming inexplicability of their current suffering from their perspective, though the reason is divine.
cry out (Hebrew: צָעַק, tsa'ak) - To cry, call out, make a loud sound, often in distress or supplication. It conveys deep anguish and suffering.
thy pain (Hebrew: הֶבְלֵךְ, hevlekh) - Literally "your vanity" or "your worthlessness." In this context, it refers to the painful consequences or the fruitless suffering resulting from their actions. It highlights the futility of their attempts to find help apart from God.
incurable (Hebrew: אַמְצֵךְ, amtsel from מִצָה, matsah) - Means "wound" or "grief," and by extension, something grievous or incurable. The pain is deep-seated and severe.
grievous (Hebrew: כָּאֵב, ka'ev from כָּאַב, ka'av) - A painful, grievous ache or sorrow. It describes the intense nature of their affliction.
iniquity (Hebrew: עָוֺנֵךְ, avonakh) - Wickedness, guilt, transgression, or perversity. It is a strong word for deliberate sin and its resultant guilt.
sins (Hebrew: חֲטָאָתַיִךְ, kheta'otayikh) - Transgressions, sins. Refers to their wrongdoings and their culpability before God.
Because (Hebrew: כִּי, ki) - A conjunction indicating reason or cause. It explicitly states the reason for their pain.
thy wickedness (Hebrew: עֲוֺנֵךְ, avonakh) - The perversity and guilt of their actions.
was increased (Hebrew: גָדְלוּ, gadlu from גָדַל, gadal) - Literally "grew," "became great." Refers to the abundance and magnitude of their sins.
your transgressions (Hebrew: חֲטָאִיִךְ, kheta'otayikh) - Similar to "sins," emphasizing the number and gravity of their offenses.
were multiplied (Hebrew: רָבּוּ, rabu from רָבָה, ravah) - "Became many," "increased." Underlines the extent of their rebellion.
Jeremiah 30 15 Bonus Section
This verse starkly contrasts with the promised restoration in the later parts of Jeremiah 30. It underscores that periods of intense suffering often precede renewal. The "incurable" nature of their pain emphasizes the seriousness of their spiritual condition and the deep wounding caused by sin. The use of plural forms for "iniquity" and "sins" suggests not just isolated acts but a pervasive and ingrained rebellion that characterized the nation. This verse powerfully illustrates the principle of divine judgment operating within the context of God’s covenant relationship with His people; the more God blesses and reveals Himself, the more significant the consequence of turning away.
Jeremiah 30 15 Commentary
Jeremiah 30:15 articulates a stark truth about the consequences of persistent sin. The cry of pain is not ignored by God; rather, it is understood by Him as a direct result of their own chosen path of wickedness. The severity of their suffering is directly proportionate to the depth and breadth of their iniquity and multiplied transgressions. It highlights that sin is not a trivial matter but has profound, often incurable-feeling, consequences. This verse serves as a critical reminder that spiritual and national health are inextricably linked to obedience to God. God is the ultimate authority behind their suffering, not as a capricious ruler, but as a just one responding to prolonged defiance. While a lament and an expression of deep pain, it also carries an indictment of the cause.