Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My tent is destroyed; all its ropes are snapped. My children are gone from me and are no more; no one is left now to pitch my tent or to set up my shelter. New Living Translation My home is gone, and no one is left to help me rebuild it. My children have been taken away, and I will never see them again. English Standard Version My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken; my children have gone from me, and they are not; there is no one to spread my tent again and to set up my curtains. Berean Standard Bible My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains. King James Bible My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. New King James Version My tent is plundered, And all my cords are broken; My children have gone from me, And they are no more. There is no one to pitch my tent anymore, Or set up my curtains. New American Standard Bible My tent is destroyed, And all my ropes are broken. My sons have gone from me and are no more. There is no one to stretch out my tent again Or to set up my curtains. NASB 1995 My tent is destroyed, And all my ropes are broken; My sons have gone from me and are no more. There is no one to stretch out my tent again Or to set up my curtains. NASB 1977 My tent is destroyed, And all my ropes are broken; My sons have gone from me and are no more. There is no one to stretch out my tent again Or to set up my curtains. Legacy Standard Bible My tent is destroyed, And all my ropes are torn out; My sons have gone from me and are no more. There is no one to stretch out my tent again Or to set up my curtains. Amplified Bible My tent is destroyed, And all my [tent] cords are broken; My children have been taken from me [as captives] and are no more. There is no one to stretch out my tent again And to set up my [tent] curtains. Christian Standard Bible My tent is destroyed; all my tent cords are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one to pitch my tent again or to hang up my curtains. Holman Christian Standard Bible My tent is destroyed; all my tent cords are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one to pitch my tent again or to hang up my curtains. American Standard Version My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth from me, and they are not: there is none to spread my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. Contemporary English Version Our homes are destroyed; our children are dead. No one is left to help us find shelter." English Revised Version My tent is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. GOD'S WORD® Translation My tent is destroyed, and all my ropes are broken. My children have left me and have disappeared. There's no one to set up my tent again or put up my tent curtains. Good News Translation Our tents are ruined; the ropes that held them have broken. Our children have all gone away; there is no one left to put up our tents again; there is no one to hang their curtains." International Standard Version My tent is destroyed, and all my tent cords are broken. My sons have gone away from me, they no longer live. There is no one to pitch my tent again and set up my curtains. NET Bible But our tents have been destroyed. The ropes that held them in place have been ripped apart. Our children are gone and are not coming back. There is no survivor to put our tents back up, no one left to hang their tent curtains in place. New Heart English Bible My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth from me, and they are no more: there is none to spread my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. Webster's Bible Translation My tabernacle is laid waste, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone from me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMy tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains. World English Bible My tent has been destroyed, and all my cords are broken. My children have gone away from me, and they are no more. There is no one to spread my tent any more, to set up my curtains. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy tent has been spoiled, "" And all my cords have been broken, "" My sons have gone out from me, and they are not, "" There is none stretching out my tent anymore, "" And raising up my curtains. Young's Literal Translation My tent hath been spoiled, And all my cords have been broken, My sons have gone out from me, and they are not, There is none stretching out any more my tent, And raising up my curtains. Smith's Literal Translation My tent was laid waste, and all my cords were broken: my sons went forth from me, and they are not: none stretched forth my tent any more, and the place of my curtains. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy tabernacle is laid waste, all my cords are broken: my children are gone out from me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. Catholic Public Domain Version My tent has been destroyed. All my cords have been broken. My sons have gone away from me; they did not remain. There is no one to stretch out my tent any more, nor to set up my curtains. New American Bible My tent is ruined, all its cords are severed. My children have left me, they are no more: no one to pitch my tent, no one to raise its curtains. New Revised Standard Version My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken; my children have gone from me, and they are no more; there is no one to spread my tent again, and to set up my curtains. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy tabernacle is plundered and all its cords are cut off; my children have left me, and they are not; there is no one to pitch my tent again and to set up my curtains. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My tents are plundered and all its cords are cut! My children went out from me and they are not! There is no one able to pitch again and to set up my tents OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My tent is spoiled, And all my cords are broken; My children are gone forth of me, and they are not; There is none to stretch forth my tent any more, And to set up my curtains. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thy tabernacle is in a ruinous state, it has perished; and all thy curtains have been torn asunder: my children and my cattle are no more: there is no more any place for my tabernacle, nor place for my curtains. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Coming Destruction…19Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.” 20My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains. 21For the shepherds have become senseless; they do not seek the LORD. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered.… Cross References Lamentations 2:5-7 The Lord is like an enemy; He has swallowed up Israel. He has swallowed up all her palaces and destroyed her strongholds. He has multiplied mourning and lamentation for the Daughter of Judah. / He has laid waste His tabernacle like a garden booth; He has destroyed His place of meeting. The LORD has made Zion forget her appointed feasts and Sabbaths. In His fierce anger He has despised both king and priest. / The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. Isaiah 54:2-3 “Enlarge the site of your tent, stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not hold back. Lengthen your ropes and drive your stakes in deep. / For you will spread out to the right and left; your descendants will dispossess the nations and inhabit the desolate cities. Ezekiel 19:12-14 But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. / Now it is planted in the wilderness, in a dry and thirsty land. / Fire has gone out from its main branch and devoured its fruit; on it no strong branch remains fit for a ruler’s scepter.’ This is a lament and shall be used as a lament.” Isaiah 49:19-21 For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away. / Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ / Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’” Micah 1:9-16 For her wound is incurable; it has reached even Judah; it has approached the gate of my people, as far as Jerusalem itself. / Do not tell it in Gath; do not weep at all. Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah. / Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you. ... Isaiah 3:26 And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground. Ezekiel 7:22-24 I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. / Forge the chain, for the land is full of crimes of bloodshed, and the city is full of violence. / So I will bring the most wicked of nations to take possession of their houses. I will end the pride of the mighty, and their holy places will be profaned. Amos 5:2 “Fallen is Virgin Israel, never to rise again. She lies abandoned on her land, with no one to raise her up.” Isaiah 27:10 For the fortified city lies deserted—a homestead abandoned, a wilderness forsaken. There the calves graze, and there they lie down; they strip its branches bare. Hosea 9:12-17 Even if they raise their children, I will bereave them of each one. Yes, woe be to them when I turn away from them! / I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow. But Ephraim will bring out his children for slaughter. / Give them, O LORD—what will You give? Give them wombs that miscarry and breasts that dry up! ... Zechariah 11:2-3 Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen; the majestic trees are ruined! Wail, O oaks of Bashan, for the dense forest has been cut down! / Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their glory is in ruins. Listen to the roaring of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed. Matthew 23:38 Look, your house is left to you desolate. Luke 13:35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Revelation 18:2 And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. Matthew 24:2 “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Treasury of Scripture My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains. tabernacle. Jeremiah 4:20 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment. Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Lamentations 2:4-6 He hath bent his bow like an enemy: he stood with his right hand as an adversary, and slew all that were pleasant to the eye in the tabernacle of the daughter of Zion: he poured out his fury like fire… my children. Jeremiah 31:15 Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not. Job 7:8 The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not. Proverbs 12:7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. there. Jeremiah 4:20 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment. Isaiah 51:16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people. Jump to Previous Broken Children Cords Curtains Despoiled Destroyed Forth Hanging Help Laid Pitch Pulled Raising Ropes Shelter Snapped Spoiled Spread Stretch Stretching Tabernacle Tent WasteJump to Next Broken Children Cords Curtains Despoiled Destroyed Forth Hanging Help Laid Pitch Pulled Raising Ropes Shelter Snapped Spoiled Spread Stretch Stretching Tabernacle Tent WasteJeremiah 10 1. The unequal comparison of God and idols.17. The prophet exhorts to flee from the calamity to come. 19. He laments the spoil of the tabernacle by foolish pastors. 23. He makes an humble supplication. My tent is destroyed This phrase symbolizes the collapse of the nation of Israel, often depicted as a tent in the Old Testament. The tent represents the dwelling place of God among His people, reminiscent of the Tabernacle used during the wilderness wanderings (Exodus 26). The destruction signifies God's judgment and the removal of His presence due to the people's idolatry and disobedience. This imagery is consistent with the prophetic warnings given by Jeremiah about the impending Babylonian exile. and all its ropes are snapped My sons have departed from me and are no more I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahThe prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, warning them of impending judgment due to their idolatry and disobedience. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing destruction and exile due to its persistent sin and rebellion against God. 3. Babylonian Exile The event that Jeremiah prophesied, where the Babylonians would conquer Judah, leading to the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, and the exile of its people. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceJeremiah 10:20 serves as a vivid reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. The destruction of the tent symbolizes the loss of security and stability that comes from disobedience. The Pain of Separation The imagery of children departing highlights the deep pain and loss that sin can bring into our lives, affecting not just individuals but entire communities and families. The Call to Repentance This verse calls believers to examine their lives and turn back to God, seeking His forgiveness and restoration before facing similar desolation. Hope Beyond Desolation While the immediate context is one of loss, believers are reminded of God's promises of restoration and hope, encouraging them to trust in His ultimate plan for redemption. The Importance of Spiritual Leadership The absence of anyone to pitch the tent or set up the curtains underscores the need for strong spiritual leadership to guide and support the community in times of crisis. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 10Where is the Land of Uz located? Does Isaiah 33:20 contradict other passages that predict Jerusalem's downfall, and how can these conflicting prophecies be reconciled? Isaiah 57:5: Is there credible archaeological evidence that child sacrifice was widespread among Israelites, or is this an exaggerated polemic? Does Jeremiah 27:7 contradict other biblical prophecies by suggesting a succession of Babylonian kings long after Nebuchadnezzar?(20) My tabernacle . . .--The tent which had been the home of Israel is destroyed, the cords that fastened it to the ground are broken, the children that used to help their mother in arranging the tent and its curtains "are not," i.e. (as in Genesis 42:36; Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:18), they are either dead or in exile. There is something significant in the fact that the destruction of the city is represented under the imagery of that of a tent. The daughter of Zion has, as it were, been brought back to her nomadic state.Verse 20. - My tabernacle; rather, my tent. It is very striking how present to the minds of the Israelites was the consciousness of their pastoral origin. Hence the cry, "To your tents, O Israel" (1 Kings 12:16); comp. also, "And the children of Israel dwelt in their tents, as aforetime" (2 Kings 13:5). My cords ... my curtains. The "cords ' are those which, by being fastened to poles and stakes, keep the tent steady; the "curtains," of course, are the covering of the tent (comp. Isaiah 54:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My tentאָהֳלִ֣י (’ā·ho·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 168: A tent is destroyed, שֻׁדָּ֔ד (šud·dāḏ) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7703: To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every its ropes מֵיתָרַ֖י (mê·ṯā·ray) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 4340: A cord, the string are snapped. נִתָּ֑קוּ (nit·tā·qū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5423: To pull, draw, or tear away, apart, or off My sons בָּנַ֤י (bā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121: A son have departed from me יְצָאֻ֙נִי֙ (yə·ṣā·’u·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim and are no more. וְאֵינָ֔ם (wə·’ê·nām) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person masculine plural Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle I have no one אֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle left עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more to pitch נֹטֶ֥ה (nō·ṭeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend my tent אָהֳלִ֔י (’ā·ho·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 168: A tent or set up וּמֵקִ֖ים (ū·mê·qîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand my curtains. יְרִיעוֹתָֽי׃ (yə·rî·‘ō·w·ṯāy) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 3407: A hanging Links Jeremiah 10:20 NIVJeremiah 10:20 NLT Jeremiah 10:20 ESV Jeremiah 10:20 NASB Jeremiah 10:20 KJV Jeremiah 10:20 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 10:20 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 10:20 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 10:20 French Bible Jeremiah 10:20 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 10:20 My tent is destroyed and all my (Jer.) |
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