Translations
Modern
My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
Traditional
Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
Literal
My heritage has become for Me like a lion in the forest; she has set against Me with her voice; upon thus I have hated her!
Latin
Facta est mihi hæreditas mea quasi leo in silva: dedit contra me vocem, ideo odivi eam.
Original
Hebrew
English
My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
Notes
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.
The Lord corrected his messenger and answered his question by asking his own questions.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Jeremiah: The Prophet: Over the Desolation of God's Heritage