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Jeremiah 12

Jeremiah 12:10

God’s Answer to Jeremiah · Jeremiah 12:5–13
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Translations

Modern
Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland.
Traditional
Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Literal
Many shepherds have ruined My vineyard, they have trampled down My portion, they have made My pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Latin
Pastores multi demoliti sunt vineam meam, conculcaverunt partem meam, dederunt portionem meam desiderabilem in desertum solitudinis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Many shepherds have destroyed My vineyard; they have trampled My plot of ground. They have turned My pleasant field into a desolate wasteland.

Notes

Jeremiah 12:10

A vineyard commonly symbolizes God's people, as seen in passages like Isaiah 5:1–10, Matthew 21:33–45, and John 15:1–8.

Jeremiah 12:10–13

The corrupt rulers of Judah had already ruined the land by leading the people into sin (for example, 2 Kings 16:8–19; 21:16; 23:33–35). The invading army would just finish the job.

Jeremiah 12:7–13

God referred to the people of Judah as his special possession, his dearest ones, his chosen people, and his vineyard. However, they became hostile to him, so they had to be given over to their enemies. The most severe justice they could face was for the Lord to withdraw and let them suffer the consequences of their evil actions.

Jeremiah 12:5–13

The Lord corrected his messenger and answered his question by asking his own questions.

Theme notes and profiles

Social Chaos in Judges

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Shepherd

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Pleasant Portion Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Church: Vineyard Deserts: Desolation by Armies Jeremiah: The Prophet: Over the Desolation of God's Heritage Titles and Names of the Church: Vineyard Vineyard: Parables of Vineyards of the Jewish Church