Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For this is what the LORD says about the sons and daughters born in this land and about the women who are their mothers and the men who are their fathers: New Living Translation For this is what the LORD says about the children born here in this city and about their mothers and fathers: English Standard Version For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning the mothers who bore them and the fathers who fathered them in this land: Berean Standard Bible For this is what the LORD says concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and the mothers who bore them, and the fathers who fathered them in this land: Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH concerning the sons and concerning the daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and concerning their fathers who begat them in this land: King James Bible For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land; New King James Version For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them and their fathers who begot them in this land: New American Standard Bible For this is what the LORD says concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and concerning their mothers who give birth to them, and their fathers who father them in this land: NASB 1995 For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bear them, and their fathers who beget them in this land: NASB 1977 For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bear them, and their fathers who beget them in this land: Legacy Standard Bible For thus says Yahweh concerning the sons and daughters born in this place and concerning their mothers who bear them and their fathers who beget them in this land: Amplified Bible For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning the mothers who give birth to them, and the fathers who father them in this land: Berean Annotated Bible For this is what the LORD {YHWH} says concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and the mothers who bore them, and the fathers who fathered them in this land: Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD says concerning sons and daughters born in this place as well as concerning the mothers who bear them and the fathers who father them in this land: Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD says concerning sons and daughters born in this place as well as concerning the mothers who bear them and the fathers who father them in this land: American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land: Contemporary English Version I'll tell you what's going to happen to children and their parents here. English Revised Version For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD says about the sons and daughters born in this place and about the mothers and fathers who have children in this land: Good News Translation I will tell you what is going to happen to the children who are born here and to their parents. International Standard Version For this is what the LORD says about the sons and daughters who are born in this place, about their mothers who give birth to them, and about their fathers who father them in this land: NET Bible For I, the LORD, tell you what will happen to the children who are born here in this land and to the men and women who are their mothers and fathers. New Heart English Bible For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and concerning their fathers who became their father in this land: Webster's Bible Translation For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bore them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this is what the LORD says concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and the mothers who bore them, and the fathers who fathered them in this land: World English Bible For Yahweh says concerning the sons and concerning the daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and concerning their fathers who became their father in this land: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus said YHWH, "" Of the sons and of the daughters who are born in this place, "" And of their mothers—those bearing them, "" And of their fathers—those begetting them in this land: Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH concerning the sons and concerning the daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and concerning their fathers who begat them in this land: Young's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah, Of the sons and of the daughters who are born in this place, And of their mothers -- those bearing them, And of their fathers -- those begetting them in this land: Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah concerning the sons, and concerning the daughters born in this place, and concerning their mothers bearing them, and concerning their fathers begetting them in this land: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord concerning the sons and daughters, that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bore them: and concerning their fathers, of whom they were born in this land: Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord concerning the sons and daughters who are conceived in this place, and concerning their mothers who give birth to them, and concerning their fathers, from whose stock they have been born in this land: New American Bible for thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, the mothers who give them birth, the fathers who beget them in this land: New Revised Standard Version For thus says the LORD concerning the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and concerning the mothers who bear them and the fathers who beget them in this land: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thus says the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and their fathers who begat them in this land; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because, thus says LORD JEHOVAH about the sons and about the daughters who are born in this place, and about their mothers who brought them forth, and about their fathers who begot them in this place: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bore them, and concerning their fathers that begot them in this land: Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus saith the Lord concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that have born them, and concerning their fathers that have begotten them in this land; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Disaster Predicted…2“You must not marry or have sons or daughters in this place.” 3For this is what the LORD says concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, and the mothers who bore them, and the fathers who fathered them in this land: 4“They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.”… Cross References For this is what the LORD says Amos 1:3 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. Micah 2:3 Therefore this is what the LORD says: “I am planning against this nation a disaster from which you cannot free your necks. Then you will not walk so proudly, for it will be a time of calamity. 1 Kings 21:19 Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” concerning the sons and daughters born in this place, Deuteronomy 28:32 Your sons and daughters will be given to another nation, while your eyes grow weary looking for them day after day, with no power in your hand. Psalm 87:5-6 And it will be said of Zion: “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High Himself will establish her.” / The LORD will record in the register of the peoples: “This one was born in Zion.” Selah Ezekiel 9:6 Slaughter the old men, the young men and maidens, the women and children; but do not go near anyone who has the mark. Now begin at My sanctuary.” So they began with the elders who were before the temple. and the mothers who bore them, Deuteronomy 28:56-57 The most gentle and refined woman among you, so gentle and refined she would not venture to set the sole of her foot on the ground, will begrudge the husband she embraces and her son and daughter / the afterbirth that comes from between her legs and the children she bears, because she will secretly eat them for lack of anything else in the siege and distress that your enemy will inflict on you within your gates. 2 Kings 6:29 So we boiled my son and ate him, and the next day I said to her, ‘Give up your son, that we may eat him.’ But she had hidden her son.” Lamentations 4:10 The hands of compassionate women have cooked their own children, who became their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people. and the fathers who fathered them in this land: Exodus 20:5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. Numbers 14:18 ‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’ Deuteronomy 28:18 The fruit of your womb will be cursed, as well as the produce of your land, the calves of your herds, and the lambs of your flocks. Hosea 9:11-14 Ephraim’s glory will fly away like a bird, with no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. / Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! / I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter. … Ezekiel 24:21-23 Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’ / Then you will do as I have done: You will not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners. / Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins, and you will groan among yourselves. Isaiah 13:16 Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. Treasury of Scripture For thus said the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bore them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land; no reference Jump to Previous Bare Bear Bearing Begat Beget Begetting Begot Birth Bore Born Daughters Fathers Life Mothers WomenJump to Next Bare Bear Bearing Begat Beget Begetting Begot Birth Bore Born Daughters Fathers Life Mothers WomenJeremiah 16 1. The prophet, under the types of abstaining from marriage, 8. from houses of mourning and feasting, foreshows the utter ruin of the Jews; 10. because they were worse than their fathers. 14. Their return from captivity shall be stranger than their deliverance out of Egypt. 16. God will doubly recompense their idolatry. For this is what the LORD says This phrase introduces a direct message from God, emphasizing divine authority. In the prophetic tradition, such declarations underscore the seriousness and certainty of the message. The phrase is common in prophetic literature, indicating that the following words are not merely human opinion but a divine decree. concerning the sons and daughters born in this place and the mothers who bore them and the fathers who fathered them in this land Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Jeremiah The prophet chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often concerning judgment and restoration. 3. Sons and Daughters The children born in the land of Judah, representing future generations. 4. Mothers and Fathers The parents in Judah, symbolizing the current generation responsible for the upbringing of their children. 5. The Land (Judah) The southern kingdom of Israel, which is facing impending judgment due to its disobedience and idolatry. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinThe passage highlights the severe consequences of sin, not just for individuals but for entire families and future generations. It serves as a reminder of the importance of living in obedience to God. Generational Impact Our actions and spiritual state can have profound effects on our children and future generations. It is crucial to instill godly values and a love for God in our families. God's Sovereignty and Justice God is just and sovereign, and His judgments are righteous. Understanding His character helps us trust in His plans, even when they involve discipline. Call to Repentance The warnings in Jeremiah serve as a call to repentance. We must examine our lives, turn away from sin, and seek God's forgiveness and guidance. Hope in Restoration While the passage speaks of judgment, the broader context of Jeremiah includes promises of restoration. God's discipline is meant to bring His people back to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 16:3?2. How does Jeremiah 16:3 reflect God's judgment on disobedient generations? 3. What does Jeremiah 16:3 reveal about God's sovereignty over life and death? 4. How can Jeremiah 16:3 guide us in understanding consequences of sin today? 5. In what ways does Jeremiah 16:3 connect with God's warnings in Deuteronomy? 6. How should Jeremiah 16:3 influence our approach to raising children in faith? 7. Why does Jeremiah 16:3 predict suffering for children born in that time? 8. How does Jeremiah 16:3 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What historical events align with the prophecy in Jeremiah 16:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 16? 11. Jeremiah 16:2 forbids Jeremiah from marrying or having children—how does this reconcile with earlier Biblical commands to “be fruitful and multiply”? 12. Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30). 13. Jeremiah 7:30-31: How does the practice of child sacrifice in this passage reconcile with the lack of supporting historical records outside the Bible? 14. How can 2 Chronicles 28:3 claim child sacrifice occurred without any clear archeological evidence? What Does Jeremiah 16:3 Mean For this is what the LORD says• These words announce divine authority; the message originates with the covenant-keeping God, just as in Jeremiah 1:9 where He puts His words in the prophet’s mouth. • Similar prophetic openings—“declares the LORD”—reinforce that the coming warning is not Jeremiah’s opinion but God’s settled decree (Isaiah 1:2; Amos 3:8). • Because the Speaker is the LORD, His word is certain, requiring the same sober attention Israel once gave at Sinai (Exodus 19:7-8). concerning the sons and daughters • Judgment will touch the youngest generation, underscoring that sin’s consequences spread beyond the original offenders (Exodus 20:5; Numbers 14:33). • God’s concern for children is evident throughout Scripture—He blesses them (Psalm 127:3) yet also disciplines when a nation’s rebellion leaves them vulnerable (Hosea 4:6). • The inclusion of “sons and daughters” personalizes the coming calamity; real families, not abstract statistics, will be affected (Lamentations 2:19-20). born in this place • “This place” specifies Judah, especially Jerusalem (Jeremiah 7:2; 32:36). The very city that housed the temple will witness devastation. • Location matters: privilege brings responsibility (Luke 12:48). Birth within the covenant land never guaranteed immunity from judgment if the covenant was despised (Micah 3:11-12). • Earlier prophets had warned the same soil would yield “thorns and thistles” of judgment if Israel persisted in idolatry (Deuteronomy 29:23-25). and the mothers who bore them • Mothers are highlighted to show the heartbreak awaiting families; even the natural protectors will be unable to shield their children (Isaiah 49:15; Lamentations 4:10). • Maternal grief echoes the sorrow Rachel experienced, “weeping for her children” (Jeremiah 31:15), a sorrow revived during later catastrophes. • The verse reminds us that sin’s fallout fractures the tenderest bonds of life, just as prophesied in Deuteronomy 28:56-57. and the fathers who fathered them in this land • Fathers, responsible to teach God’s law (Deuteronomy 6:6-7), are included because they failed in spiritual leadership, permitting idolatry to flourish (Jeremiah 7:18). • Patriarchal headship could not shield the family when those heads rejected the LORD’s headship (1 Samuel 2:27-34). • The phrase “in this land” repeats the setting, reinforcing that covenant privileges can turn into covenant penalties when God’s long-suffering is ignored (Jeremiah 11:3-5). summary Jeremiah 16:3 introduces a severe oracle: the LORD Himself solemnly addresses every layer of the family—children, mothers, fathers—rooted in the very land once promised for blessing. By naming each group, God underscores that the coming judgment is comprehensive and deserved, cutting across generational lines because of persistent national rebellion. The verse serves as a sober reminder that proximity to holy things offers no refuge when hearts remain unrepentant; only obedience secures blessing, while disobedience invites the righteous discipline of the covenant-keeping God. Hebrew Forכִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֣ה ׀ (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say concerning עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against sons הַבָּנִים֙ (hab·bā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son and daughters הַבָּנ֔וֹת (hab·bā·nō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter born in this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that place, בַּמָּק֣וֹם (bam·mā·qō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition and וְעַֽל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the mothers אִמֹּתָ֞ם (’im·mō·ṯām) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 517: A mother, ) who bore them, הַיִּלּוֹדִ֖ים (hay·yil·lō·w·ḏîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage and the fathers אֲבוֹתָ֛ם (’ă·ḇō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father who fathered הַיֹּלְד֣וֹת (hay·yō·lə·ḏō·wṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage them in this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, land: בָּאָ֥רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Jeremiah 16:3 NIVJeremiah 16:3 NLT Jeremiah 16:3 ESV Jeremiah 16:3 NASB Jeremiah 16:3 KJV Jeremiah 16:3 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 16:3 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 16:3 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 16:3 French Bible Jeremiah 16:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 16:3 For thus says Yahweh concerning the sons (Jer.) |
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