Jeremiah 12:9

Translations

Modern

Is not My inheritance to Me like a speckled bird of prey with other birds of prey circling against her? Go, gather all the beasts of the field; bring them to devour her.

Traditional

Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.

Literal

Is not My inheritance to Me a speckled bird of prey with the bird of prey all around against her? Go gather all the beasts of the field, bring them for food!

Latin

Numquid avis discolor hæreditas mea mihi? numquid avis tincta per totum? Venite, congregamini, omnes bestiæ terræ: properate ad devorandum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Is not My inheritance to Me like a speckled bird of prey with other birds of prey circling against her? Go, gather all the beasts of the field; bring them to devour her.

Notes

Jeremiah 12:9

Large flocks of speckled vultures would prey on the people of Judah. Soon, wild animals would pick their bodies clean.

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

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Glossary

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

Topics

Birds are Hostile to Strange Kinds Birds of Hostile Nations Birds: Figurative Jeremiah: The Prophet: Over the Desolation of God's Heritage

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