Verse 4

Jeremiah 14:4

American Standard Version Byzantine Text

4 Because of the ground which is cracked, for that no rain hath been in the land, the plowmen are put to shame, they cover their heads.

Original Language Text

hebrew

בַּ/עֲב֤וּר הָ/אֲדָמָה֙ חַ֔תָּה כִּ֛י לֹא הָיָ֥ה גֶ֖שֶׁם בָּ/אָ֑רֶץ בֹּ֥שׁוּ אִכָּרִ֖ים חָפ֥וּ רֹאשָֽׁ/ם

English Translation

For the sake of the land, there was shame because there had not been rain in the earth; the farmers were ashamed, they were covering their heads.

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Chapter 14 Context

1 The word of Jehovah that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought. Focus ↗

2 Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish, they sit in black upon the ground; and the cry of Je... Focus ↗

3 And their nobles send their little ones to the waters: they come to the cisterns, and find no water;... Focus ↗

4 Because of the ground which is cracked, for that no rain hath been in the land, the plowmen are put...

5 Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass. Focus ↗

6 And the wild asses stand on the bare heights, they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail, becau... Focus ↗

7 Though our iniquities testify against us, work thou for thy name’s sake, O Jehovah; for our backslid... Focus ↗

8 O thou hope of Israel, the Savior thereof in the time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a sojourn... Focus ↗

9 Why shouldest thou be as a man affrighted, as a mighty man that cannot save? Yet thou, O Jehovah, ar... Focus ↗

10 Thus saith Jehovah unto this people, Even so have they loved to wander; they have not refrained thei... Focus ↗

11 And Jehovah said unto me, Pray not for this people for their good. Focus ↗

12 When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and meal offering, I w... Focus ↗

13 Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neith... Focus ↗

14 Then Jehovah said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I sent them not, neither have I co... Focus ↗

15 Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not,... Focus ↗

16 And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem because of the fa... Focus ↗

17 And thou shalt say this word unto them, Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let the... Focus ↗

18 If I go forth into the field, then, behold, the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city,... Focus ↗

19 Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul loathed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is... Focus ↗

20 We acknowledge, O Jehovah, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned again... Focus ↗

21 Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not t... Focus ↗

22 Are there any among the vanities of the nations that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers... Focus ↗

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