Jeremiah 17:15
New International Version
They keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it now be fulfilled!”

New Living Translation
People scoff at me and say, “What is this ‘message from the LORD’ you talk about? Why don’t your predictions come true?”

English Standard Version
Behold, they say to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come!”

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

King James Bible
Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

New King James Version
Indeed they say to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

New American Standard Bible
Look, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

NASB 1995
Look, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

NASB 1977
Look, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of Yahweh? Let it come now!”

Amplified Bible
Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD [that is, the disaster that you prophesied]? Let it come now!”

Christian Standard Bible
Hear how they keep challenging me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Hear how they keep challenging me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come!”

American Standard Version
Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of Jehovah? let it come now.

Contemporary English Version
The people of Judah say to me, "Jeremiah, you claimed to tell us what the LORD has said. So why hasn't it come true?"

English Revised Version
Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
People keep asking me, "Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come."

Good News Translation
The people say to me, "Where are those threats the LORD made against us? Let him carry them out now!"

International Standard Version
Look, they're saying to me, "Where is the message from the LORD? Let it come about!"

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!”

NET Bible
Listen to what they are saying to me. They are saying, "Where are the things the LORD threatens us with? Come on! Let's see them happen!"

New Heart English Bible
Look, they tell me, 'Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

World English Bible
Behold, they ask me, “Where is Yahweh’s word? Let it be fulfilled now.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, they are saying to me: “Where [is] the word of YHWH? Pray, let it come.”

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, they are saying unto me: 'Where is the word of Jehovah? pray, let it come.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold them saying to me, Where the word of Jehovah? it shall come now.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold they say to me: Where is the word of the Lord? let it come.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, they themselves are saying to me: ‘Where is the word of the Lord? Let it come.’

New American Bible
See how they say to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come to pass!”

New Revised Standard Version
See how they say to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, those say to me, where is the word of LORD JEHOVAH? Let it come now!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, they say unto me: 'Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come.
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah's Prayer for Deliverance
14Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. 15Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” 16But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.…

Cross References
Isaiah 5:19
to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!”

Ezekiel 12:22-23
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’? / Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled.

2 Peter 3:3-4
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. / “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

Matthew 24:48-51
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ / And he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. ...

Luke 12:45-46
But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. / The master of that servant will come on a day he does not expect and at an hour he does not anticipate. Then he will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers.

Malachi 2:17
You have wearied the LORD with your words; yet you ask, “How have we wearied Him?” By saying, “All who do evil are good in the sight of the LORD, and in them He delights,” or, “Where is the God of justice?”

Amos 5:18
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light.

Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Isaiah 30:10-11
They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”

2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

John 7:3-4
So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”

Matthew 16:1-4
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. / But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ / and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. ...

Mark 8:11-12
Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven. / Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

Luke 11:16
And others tested Him by demanding a sign from heaven.

1 Corinthians 1:22
Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, they say to me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

Jeremiah 20:7,8
O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me…

Isaiah 5:19
That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!

Ezekiel 12:22,27,28
Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? …

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1. The captivity of Judah for her sin.
5. Trust in man is cursed;
7. in God is blessed.
9. The deceitful heart cannot deceive God.
12. The salvation of God.
15. The prophet complains of the mockers of his prophecy.
19. He is sent to renew the covenant in hallowing the Sabbath.














Behold
The word "Behold" is a call to attention, urging the listener or reader to focus on what follows. In Hebrew, it is often translated from "hinneh," which serves as an imperative to observe something significant. This word sets the stage for the urgency and importance of the message that Jeremiah is about to convey. It is a divine alert, emphasizing that what is being said is not trivial but demands immediate attention and reflection.

they keep saying to me
This phrase indicates a persistent and ongoing action. The people of Judah are repeatedly questioning Jeremiah, reflecting their skepticism and impatience. The Hebrew verb form suggests a continuous action, highlighting the relentless nature of their doubt. This persistence reveals a hardened heart and a refusal to accept the prophetic warnings that Jeremiah has been delivering. It underscores the spiritual blindness and rebellion of the people, who are unwilling to heed God's message.

'Where is the word of the LORD?
This question is laden with sarcasm and disbelief. The people are challenging the authenticity and fulfillment of God's prophetic word delivered through Jeremiah. In the Hebrew context, "word" (dabar) signifies not just spoken words but the active and dynamic power of God's message. The people's question reveals their lack of faith and understanding of God's timing and sovereignty. They demand immediate evidence of God's promises, failing to trust in His divine plan and timing.

Let it come now!'
This demand for immediacy reflects a lack of patience and a misunderstanding of God's nature. The Hebrew word for "now" (na) conveys urgency and insistence. The people are not willing to wait for God's timing; they want instant gratification and proof. This attitude is a common human failing, where individuals seek to impose their own timelines on divine actions. It highlights a deeper issue of unbelief and a desire to control or manipulate the divine will to fit personal expectations.

(15) Behold, they say unto me.--The speakers are not named or defined, but they are clearly the mockers who questioned Jeremiah's prophetic character, on the ground (comp. Deuteronomy 18:22) that his threats had received no fulfilment. Presumably, therefore, the words were written before the death of Jehoiakim and the capture of Jerusalem.

Let it come now.--The last word is the usual formula of request, and implies a mocking tone in the speakers: "Let it come, if you please."

Verse 15. - The occasion of this prayer is the hostility of his neighbors, and their mocking question, Where is the word of the Lord? The prophecy seems to be floating as it were in mid-air, unable to alight (Isaiah 9:8) and fulfill itself, so that Jeremiah could be plausibly treated as a false prophet (Deuteronomy 18:22). Hence, as Keil remarks, the discourse of which this forms the conclusion must have been spoken before the first Babylonian invasion of Judah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold,
הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

they
הֵ֕מָּה (hêm·māh)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

keep saying
אֹמְרִ֖ים (’ō·mə·rîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to me,
אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Where
אַיֵּ֥ה (’ay·yêh)
Interrogative
Strong's 346: Where?

is the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD?
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

Let it come
יָ֥בוֹא (yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

now!”
נָֽא׃ (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'


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