Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their quivers are like an open grave; all of them are mighty warriors. New Living Translation Their weapons are deadly; their warriors are mighty. English Standard Version Their quiver is like an open tomb; they are all mighty warriors. Berean Standard Bible Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men. King James Bible Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. New King James Version Their quiver is like an open tomb; They are all mighty men. New American Standard Bible “Their quiver is like an open grave, All of them are warriors. NASB 1995 “Their quiver is like an open grave, All of them are mighty men. NASB 1977 “Their quiver is like an open grave, All of them are mighty men. Legacy Standard Bible Their quiver is like an open grave; All of them are mighty men. Amplified Bible “Their quiver is [filled with the dead] like an open grave; They are all mighty men [heroes of their nation]. Christian Standard Bible Their quiver is like an open grave; they are all warriors. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their quiver is like an open grave; they are all mighty warriors. American Standard Version Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. Contemporary English Version All of them are warriors, and their arrows bring death. English Revised Version Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their arrow quivers are like open graves. They are all mighty warriors. Good News Translation Their archers are mighty soldiers who kill without mercy. International Standard Version Their quiver is like an open grave, and all of them are powerful warriors. Majority Standard Bible Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men. NET Bible All of its soldiers are strong and mighty. Their arrows will send you to your grave. New Heart English Bible Their quiver is an open tomb, they are all mighty men. Webster's Bible Translation Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men. World English Bible Their quiver is an open tomb. They are all mighty men. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIts quiver [is] as an open tomb, "" All of them—mighty ones. Young's Literal Translation Its quiver is as an open sepulchre, All of them -- mighty ones. Smith's Literal Translation Its quiver as a grave being opened, all they are strong. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTheir quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all valiant. Catholic Public Domain Version Their quiver is like an open sepulcher. They are all strong. New American Bible Their quivers are like open graves; all of them are warriors. New Revised Standard Version Their quiver is like an open tomb; all of them are mighty warriors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir quiver is like an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Its throat is as a opened tomb, and all of them are mighty men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Their quiver is an open sepulchre, They are all mighty men. Brenton Septuagint Translation They are all mighty men: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment Proclaimed…15Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand. 16Their quivers are like open graves; they are all mighty men. 17They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.”… Cross References Psalm 64:3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, Lamentations 3:13 He pierced my kidneys with His arrows. Job 20:25 It is drawn out of his back, the gleaming point from his liver. Terrors come over him. Isaiah 5:28 Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. Habakkuk 3:11 Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear. Ezekiel 21:9-10 “Son of man, prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord says: ‘A sword, a sword, sharpened and polished— / it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to flash like lightning! Should we rejoice in the scepter of My son? The sword despises every such stick. Amos 9:1 I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape. Deuteronomy 32:23 I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. 2 Kings 24:2 And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. Hosea 7:16 They turn, but not to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword for the cursing of their tongue; for this they will be ridiculed in the land of Egypt. Revelation 9:9 They also had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the roar of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Romans 3:13-14 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” James 3:8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. Treasury of Scripture Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men. Psalm 5:9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. Isaiah 5:28 Whose arrows are sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses' hoofs shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind: Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Jump to Previous Arrows Death Grave Mighty Ones Open Quiver Quivers Sepulcher Sepulchre Tomb War WarriorsJump to Next Arrows Death Grave Mighty Ones Open Quiver Quivers Sepulcher Sepulchre Tomb War WarriorsJeremiah 5 1. The judgments of God upon the people, for their perverseness;7. for their adultery; 10. for their impiety; 15. for their worship of idols; 19. for their contempt of God; 25. and for their great corruption in the civil state; 30. and ecclesiastical. Their quivers are like open graves; This phrase uses vivid imagery to describe the threat posed by the Babylonians. The quiver, a container for arrows, symbolizes readiness for battle and the potential for death. The comparison to "open graves" suggests the inevitability of death and destruction that follows their military campaigns. In biblical context, an "open grave" often symbolizes corruption and death (Psalm 5:9). This imagery underscores the severity of the judgment God is bringing upon Judah for their unfaithfulness. The open grave also implies that there is no escape from the impending doom, as the Babylonians are relentless in their conquest. they are all mighty men. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. He is often called the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the sins of his people and the impending judgment. 2. Babylonians (Chaldeans) The foreign nation used by God as an instrument of judgment against Judah. They are described metaphorically in this verse, emphasizing their deadly and destructive power. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing imminent judgment due to its persistent sin and rebellion against God. 4. Quivers A metaphorical reference to the arsenal of the Babylonians, symbolizing the deadly and inevitable nature of their attack. 5. Open Graves This imagery suggests death and destruction, indicating the severity of the threat posed by the Babylonians. Teaching Points The Reality of Divine JudgmentGod's judgment is real and often comes through unexpected means. The Babylonians were a tool in God's hand to bring about His righteous judgment on Judah. The Consequences of Sin Persistent sin leads to inevitable consequences. Judah's refusal to repent resulted in severe judgment, reminding us of the importance of turning away from sin. The Power of Metaphor in Scripture The use of vivid imagery, such as "quivers like open graves," helps us understand the seriousness of God's messages. It invites us to reflect deeply on the spiritual realities behind the physical descriptions. God's Sovereignty Over Nations God can use any nation or people, even those who do not know Him, to accomplish His purposes. This reminds us of His ultimate control over world events. Call to Repentance The warnings in Jeremiah serve as a call to repentance for all believers. We are encouraged to examine our lives and turn back to God before facing His discipline.(16) An open sepulchre.--Every arrow in the quivers of the Chaldaean bowmen was to be as a messenger of death, a blast or pestilence from the grave.Verse 16. - Their quiver. (See on Jeremiah 4:29.) As an open sepulcher; i.e. furnished with deadly arrows, "fiery darts." So the psalmist, of the "throat" of deceitful persecutors (Psalm 5:9). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their quiversאַשְׁפָּת֖וֹ (’aš·pā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 827: A quiver (for arrows) are like open פָּת֑וּחַ (pā·ṯū·aḥ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve graves; כְּקֶ֣בֶר (kə·qe·ḇer) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6913: A grave, sepulcher they are all כֻּלָּ֖ם (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every mighty warriors. גִּבּוֹרִֽים׃ (gib·bō·w·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Links Jeremiah 5:16 NIVJeremiah 5:16 NLT Jeremiah 5:16 ESV Jeremiah 5:16 NASB Jeremiah 5:16 KJV Jeremiah 5:16 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 5:16 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 5:16 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 5:16 French Bible Jeremiah 5:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 5:16 Their quiver is an open tomb they (Jer.) |
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