Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Before your eyes and in your days I will bring an end to the sounds of joy and gladness and to the voices of bride and bridegroom in this place. New Living Translation For this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: In your own lifetime, before your very eyes, I will put an end to the happy singing and laughter in this land. The joyful voices of bridegrooms and brides will no longer be heard. English Standard Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will silence in this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Berean Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I am going to make cease from this place before your⁺ eyes, and in your⁺ days, the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. King James Bible For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. New King James Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will cause to cease from this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. New American Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of armies, the God of Israel says: “Behold, I am going to eliminate from this place, before your eyes and in your time, the voice of rejoicing and the voice of joy, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride. NASB 1995 For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I am going to eliminate from this place, before your eyes and in your time, the voice of rejoicing and the voice of gladness, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride. NASB 1977 For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I am going to eliminate from this place, before your eyes and in your time, the voice of rejoicing and the voice of gladness, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride. Legacy Standard Bible For thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I am going to cause to cease from this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of rejoicing and the voice of gladness, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride. Amplified Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, “Behold, I will remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your time, the sound of joy and the shout of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Berean Annotated Bible For this is what the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts, the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), says: I am going to remove from this place, before your⁺ very eyes and in your⁺ days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to eliminate from this place, before your very eyes and in your time, the sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride. Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am about to eliminate from this place, before your very eyes and in your time, the sound of joy and gladness, the voice of the groom and the bride. American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Contemporary English Version Warn the people of Judah that I, the LORD All-Powerful, will put an end to all their parties and wedding celebrations. English Revised Version For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I'm going to put a stop to the sounds of joy and happiness and the sounds of brides and grooms in this place. This will happen in your lifetime, while you watch. Good News Translation Listen to what I, the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, have to say. I will silence the sounds of joy and gladness and the happy sounds of wedding feasts. The people here will live to see this happen. International Standard Version For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: "In this place I'm about to bring an end to the sounds of happiness and rejoicing, the sounds of the bridegroom and the bride. I'll do it in front of your eyes and in your time. NET Bible For I, the LORD God of Israel who rules over all, tell you what will happen. I will put an end to the sounds of joy and gladness, to the glad celebration of brides and grooms in this land. You and the rest of the people will live to see this happen.'" New Heart English Bible For thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Look, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Webster's Bible Translation For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. World English Bible For Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel says: “Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus said YHWH of Hosts, God of Israel: “Behold, I am causing to cease from this place, "" Before your eyes, and in your days, "" The voice of joy, and the voice of rejoicing, "" The voice of bridegroom and voice of bride. Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I am going to make cease from this place before your⁺ eyes, and in your⁺ days, the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Young's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel: Lo, I am causing to cease from this place, Before your eyes, and in your days, The voice of joy, and the voice of rejoicing, The voice of bridegroom and voice of bride. Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of armies, God of Israel: Behold me causing to cease from this place to your eyes and in your days the voice of gladness and the voice of joy, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold I will take away out of this place in your sight, and in your days the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will take away from this place, in your sight and in your days, the voice of gladness and the voice of rejoicing, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride. New American Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Before your eyes and in your lifetime, I will silence in this place the song of joy and the song of gladness, the song of the bridegroom and the song of the bride. New Revised Standard Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I am going to banish from this place, in your days and before your eyes, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, God of Israel: “Behold, I bring to nothing in your sight, and in your days, the sound of dancing, and the sound of joy, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride from this place OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place, Before your eyes and in your days, The voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, The voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride. Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus saith the Lord God of Israel; Behold, I will make to cease out of this place before your eyes, and in your days, the voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Disaster Predicted…8You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink. 9For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. 10When you tell these people all these things, they will ask you, ‘Why has the LORD pronounced all this great disaster against us? What is our guilt? What is the sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?’… Cross References For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jeremiah 44:2 “This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation Jeremiah 29:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them. 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. I am going to remove from this place, 2 Chronicles 7:20 then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. 1 Kings 9:7 then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. Deuteronomy 28:63-64 Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so also it will please Him to annihilate you and destroy you. And you will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess. / Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. before your very eyes and in your days, Deuteronomy 28:31 Your ox will be slaughtered before your eyes, but you will not eat any of it. Your donkey will be taken away and not returned to you. Your flock will be given to your enemies, and no one will save you. Deuteronomy 28:34 You will be driven mad by the sights you see. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” the sounds of joy and gladness, Jeremiah 25:10 Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp. Joel 1:16 Has not the food been cut off before our very eyes—joy and gladness from the house of our God? Isaiah 24:7-8 The new wine dries up, the vine withers. All the merrymakers now groan. / The joyful tambourines have ceased; the noise of revelers has stopped; the joyful harp is silent. the voices of the bride and bridegroom. Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Jeremiah 7:34 I will remove from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem the sounds of joy and gladness and the voices of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.” Revelation 18:23 The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” Ezekiel 26:13 So I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your lyres will no longer be heard. Treasury of Scripture For thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. I will. Jeremiah 7:34 Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate. Jeremiah 25:10 Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the candle. Isaiah 24:7-12 The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh… Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Bride Bridegroom Cause Cease Eliminate End Eyes Gladness Hosts Israel Joy Mirth Rejoicing Sounds Time Voice VoicesJump to Next Almighty Armies Bride Bridegroom Cause Cease Eliminate End Eyes Gladness Hosts Israel Joy Mirth Rejoicing Sounds Time Voice VoicesJeremiah 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 of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and sovereignty of God. The title "LORD of Hosts" signifies God's command over the armies of heaven, indicating His power and ability to execute His will. The "God of Israel" highlights His covenant relationship with the nation of Israel, reminding them of their unique status and responsibilities. This introduction sets the tone for a divine pronouncement, underscoring the seriousness and certainty of the message. I am going to remove from this place, before your very eyes and in your days, the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly armies, highlighting His authority to execute judgment. 2. The God of Israel This designation underscores God's covenant relationship with Israel, reminding them of their unique position and responsibilities before Him. 3. Jeremiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message, known for his role in warning Judah of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Jeremiah's prophecies, facing imminent judgment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. 5. Sounds of Joy and Gladness Represents the normalcy and celebration of life, which God declares will be removed as a sign of His judgment. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinGod's decision to remove joy and normalcy from Judah highlights the severe consequences of persistent sin and rebellion. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The LORD of Hosts has the authority to alter the course of nations and individuals, reminding us of His ultimate control over history. The Importance of Covenant Faithfulness As the God of Israel, the LORD expects His people to uphold their covenant obligations, serving as a reminder for believers to remain faithful to God's commands. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Joy Earthly celebrations and comforts can be swiftly removed, urging us to find our ultimate joy and security in God alone. The Call to Repentance The removal of joy serves as a wake-up call for repentance, encouraging us to turn back to God before facing similar consequences. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 16:9?2. How does Jeremiah 16:9 illustrate God's judgment on Israel's disobedience? 3. What cultural practices are affected by the absence of "joyful voices" in Jeremiah 16:9? 4. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 16:9 to modern Christian living? 5. What other biblical passages discuss the removal of joy as a form of judgment? 6. How does understanding Jeremiah 16:9 deepen our comprehension of God's holiness and justice? 7. What does Jeremiah 16:9 reveal about God's judgment on Israel's social customs? 8. How does Jeremiah 16:9 reflect God's sovereignty over human celebrations? 9. Why does God choose to remove joy and gladness in Jeremiah 16:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 16? 11. Are Jews granted salvation? 12. Jeremiah 42:14-16: Is there archaeological or external evidence supporting the fate of those who fled to Egypt, as described in these verses? 13. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing? 14. In Ezekiel 44:9, foreigners are barred from the sanctuary, yet other passages invite them to worship--how can these conflicting views on outsiders be reconciled? What Does Jeremiah 16:9 Mean For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says- The title “LORD of Hosts” points to God’s absolute command over heaven’s armies, underscoring that what follows is not a mere prediction but a decree (Jeremiah 32:17; Isaiah 44:6). - Identifying Him as “the God of Israel” reminds Judah of their covenant relationship. The coming judgment is not arbitrary but covenantal (Deuteronomy 28:15–22). - Similar prophetic openings—“Thus says the LORD”—frame messages of warning and comfort alike (Jeremiah 9:25; Amos 5:3). Here the emphasis falls on warning: God Himself initiates the action. I am going to remove from this place - “This place” is Jerusalem and Judah (Jeremiah 7:3–15). God is about to lift away what makes life delightful, a direct reversal of covenant blessings. - Removal language echoes earlier judgments: the ark was removed (1 Samuel 4:11), glory departed (Ezekiel 10:18), and now everyday joys are to be taken. - Cross-reference Jeremiah 25:10, where God repeats, “I will banish from them the sound of mirth.” before your very eyes and in your days - The judgment is imminent, not a remote threat for a future generation. Compare God’s words in Ezekiel 12:25–28: “None of My words will be delayed any longer.” - First-hand accountability heightens the warning: they will literally watch their city empty of celebration (Lamentations 1:1). the sounds of joy and gladness - Everyday happiness—laughter in streets, music in homes—will fall silent (Isaiah 24:7–11). - This silence signals divine displeasure; when God blesses, joy rings out (Psalm 126:2). When He judges, the opposite occurs (Joel 1:16). - Revelation 18:22–23 applies the same imagery to Babylon, showing a consistent biblical pattern: unrepentant sin leads to the hush of judgment. the voices of the bride and bridegroom - Weddings epitomize communal joy and covenant hope. Their loss means the life cycle itself is disrupted (Jeremiah 33:10–11 contrasts the future restoration). - Removal of wedding celebration fulfills Deuteronomy 28:30’s curse: “You will pledge to be married to a woman, but another will take her.” - God’s judgment touches every sphere—religious, civic, and personal—because all belong to Him (Psalm 24:1). summary Jeremiah 16:9 announces an immediate, God-initiated judgment on Judah: He will strip away public and private joy, silencing even wedding festivities. The decree comes from the sovereign “LORD of Hosts,” stressing its certainty. By removing delight “before your very eyes,” God confronts the generation that has rejected His covenant. The verse teaches that persistent sin turns blessings into barrenness, yet hints at future mercy (Jeremiah 33:10-11) for those who repent. (9) The voice of mirth . . .--The words had been used once before (Jeremiah 7:34), and will meet us yet again (Jeremiah 25:10; Jeremiah 33:11), but they gain rather than lose in their solemnity by this verbal iteration.Verse 9. - The voice of mirth, etc.; a striking deaf, on, repeated from Jeremiah 7:34.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֨ה (ḵōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָאוֹת֙ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֜ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say I am going to remove מַשְׁבִּ֜ית (maš·bîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion from מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of this הַזֶּ֛ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that place, הַמָּק֥וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition before your very eyes לְעֵינֵיכֶ֖ם (lə·‘ê·nê·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and in your days, וּבִֽימֵיכֶ֑ם (ū·ḇî·mê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day the sounds ק֤וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of joy שָׂשׂוֹן֙ (śā·śō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8342: Cheerfulness, welcome and gladness, שִׂמְחָ֔ה (śim·ḥāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee the voices וְק֣וֹל (wə·qō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the groom חָתָ֖ן (ḥā·ṯān) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2860: A relative by marriage, a circumcised child and the bride. כַּלָּֽה׃ (kal·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3618: Daughter-in-law, bride Links Jeremiah 16:9 NIVJeremiah 16:9 NLT Jeremiah 16:9 ESV Jeremiah 16:9 NASB Jeremiah 16:9 KJV Jeremiah 16:9 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 16:9 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 16:9 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 16:9 French Bible Jeremiah 16:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 16:9 For thus says Yahweh of Armies (Jer.) |
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