Jeremiah 6:2
New International Version
I will destroy Daughter Zion, so beautiful and delicate.

New Living Translation
O Jerusalem, you are my beautiful and delicate daughter— but I will destroy you!

English Standard Version
The lovely and delicately bred I will destroy, the daughter of Zion.

Berean Standard Bible
Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

King James Bible
I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

New King James Version
I have likened the daughter of Zion To a lovely and delicate woman.

New American Standard Bible
“The beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, I will destroy.

NASB 1995
“The comely and dainty one, the daughter of Zion, I will cut off.

NASB 1977
“The comely and dainty one, the daughter of Zion, I will cut off.

Legacy Standard Bible
The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, I will ruin.

Amplified Bible
“I will destroy the Daughter of Zion (Jerusalem), the lovely and delicate one [so like a luxurious pasture].

Christian Standard Bible
Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy Daughter Zion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy Daughter Zion.

American Standard Version
The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Contemporary English Version
Jerusalem is a lovely pasture,

English Revised Version
The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"My people Zion are like lovely pastures.

Good News Translation
The city of Zion is beautiful, but it will be destroyed;

International Standard Version
I'll destroy the lovely and delicate Daughter of Zion.

Majority Standard Bible
Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

NET Bible
I will destroy Daughter Zion, who is as delicate and defenseless as a young maiden.

New Heart English Bible
The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Webster's Bible Translation
I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

World English Bible
I will cut off the beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have cut off the lovely and delicate one, "" The daughter of Zion.

Young's Literal Translation
The comely and the delicate one I have cut off, The daughter of Zion.

Smith's Literal Translation
I likened the daughter of Zion to her becoming and delicate.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have likened the daughter of Sion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I have compared the daughter of Zion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

New American Bible
Lovely and delicate daughter Zion, you are ruined!

New Revised Standard Version
I have likened daughter Zion to the loveliest pasture.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To a delicate woman and to a pampered woman I have compared the daughter of Zion
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The comely and delicate one, The daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And thy pride, O daughter of Sion, shall be taken away.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Jerusalem's Final Warning
1“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. 2Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion. 3Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion:…

Cross References
Isaiah 1:8
And the Daughter of Zion is abandoned like a shelter in a vineyard, like a shack in a cucumber field, like a city besieged.

Lamentations 1:1
How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave.

Ezekiel 16:14
Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect in the splendor I bestowed on you, declares the Lord GOD.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

Isaiah 54:5-6
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. / For the LORD has called you back, like a wife deserted and wounded in spirit, like the rejected wife of one’s youth,” says your God.

Ezekiel 23:4
The older was named Oholah, and her sister was named Oholibah. They became Mine and gave birth to sons and daughters. As for their identities, Oholah is Samaria, and Oholibah is Jerusalem.

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Song of Solomon 6:4
You are as beautiful, my darling, as Tirzah, as lovely as Jerusalem, as majestic as troops with banners.

Isaiah 60:14-15
The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. / Whereas you have been forsaken and despised, with no one passing through, I will make you an everlasting pride, a joy from age to age.

Lamentations 2:15
All who pass by clap their hands at you in scorn. They hiss and shake their heads at the Daughter of Jerusalem: “Is this the city that was called the perfection of beauty, the joy of all the earth?”

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Revelation 19:7-8
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!


Treasury of Scripture

I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

daughter.

Jeremiah 4:31
For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.

Isaiah 1:8
And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.

Isaiah 3:16,17
Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: …

comely and delicate woman.

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Jeremiah 6
1. The enemies sent against Judah,
4. encourage themselves.
6. God sets them on work because of their sins.
9. The prophet laments the judgments of God because of their sins.
18. He proclaims God's wrath.
26. He calls the people to mourn for the judgment on their sins.














Though she is beautiful and delicate
This phrase refers to the city of Jerusalem, often personified as a woman in the Scriptures. The beauty and delicacy highlight Jerusalem's significance and splendor, both in its physical appearance and its spiritual heritage as the center of worship for the Israelites. Historically, Jerusalem was a city of great architectural beauty, with Solomon's Temple being a focal point of its grandeur. The description of beauty and delicacy also underscores the vulnerability of Jerusalem, despite its outward appearance. This imagery is reminiscent of other biblical passages where cities or nations are depicted as women, such as in Isaiah 1:8 and Lamentations 1:6, emphasizing their vulnerability and the impending judgment due to their sins.

I will destroy the Daughter of Zion
"Daughter of Zion" is a term used to refer to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, emphasizing their relationship with God as His chosen people. The phrase "I will destroy" indicates a divine judgment that is imminent due to the people's persistent disobedience and idolatry. This judgment is consistent with the covenantal warnings found in Deuteronomy 28, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's faithfulness to God. The destruction prophesied here was fulfilled historically with the Babylonian siege and destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. This event serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Theologically, it also points to the need for repentance and the hope of restoration, as seen in later prophecies of a new covenant and the coming of the Messiah, who would ultimately restore and redeem the people of God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned over 40 years during the reigns of several kings of Judah.

2. Daughter of Zion
A poetic term used to refer to the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants. It emphasizes the city's beauty and significance but also its vulnerability due to disobedience.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, which included Jerusalem. During Jeremiah's time, Judah was facing imminent judgment due to its persistent idolatry and rebellion against God.

4. Babylonian Threat
The impending invasion by the Babylonian Empire, which God used as an instrument of judgment against Judah for its sins.

5. God's Judgment
The central event in this passage, where God declares His intention to bring destruction upon Jerusalem due to its unfaithfulness.
Teaching Points
The Beauty and Fragility of God's People
While God's people are often described in terms of beauty and favor, this beauty is fragile and can be marred by sin and disobedience. We must cherish our relationship with God and live in obedience to maintain His favor.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Just as Jerusalem faced destruction due to its rebellion, we too face consequences when we turn away from God's commands. It is crucial to heed God's warnings and repent.

God's Righteous Judgment
God's judgment is always just and righteous. Understanding this helps us trust in His decisions and encourages us to live righteously.

The Call to Repentance
Jeremiah's message serves as a call to repentance. We are reminded to examine our lives, turn from sin, and seek God's forgiveness.

Hope Beyond Judgment
While judgment is severe, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and hope for those who return to Him. This encourages us to remain hopeful and faithful.(2) To a comely and delicate woman.--"Woman" is not in the Hebrew, and the word translated "comely" is elsewhere (Isaiah 65:10; Jeremiah 23:3; Exodus 15:13) rendered "fold" or "habitation;" and the passage should probably stand thus, I have likened the daughter of Zion to a fair pasturage, thus suggesting the imagery which is developed in the next verse. The clause is, however, rendered by some scholars as the fair and delicate one (or, the fair pasturage), the daughter of Zion, I have destroyed.

Verse 2. - I have likened... a comely and delicate woman. This passage is one of the most difficult in the book, and if there is corruption of the text anywhere, it is here. The most generally adopted rendering is, "The comely and delicate one will I destroy, even the daughter of Zion," giving the verb the same sense as in Hosea 4:5 (literally it is, I have brought to silence, or perfect of prophetic certitude). The context, however, seems to favor the rendering "pasturage" (including the idea of a nomad settlement), instead of "comely;" but how to make this fit in with the remainder of the existing text is far from clear. The true and original reading probably only survives in fragments. Ver. 3 - The shepherds with their flocks, etc.; rather, To her came shepherds with their flocks; they have pitched their tents round about her; they have pastured each at his side. The best commentary on the last clause is furnished by Numbers 22:4, "Now shall this company lick up all that are round about us, as the ox licketh up the grass of the field."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Though she is beautiful
הַנָּוָה֙ (han·nā·wāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 5000: Suitable, beautiful

and delicate,
וְהַמְּעֻנָּגָ֔ה (wə·ham·mə·‘un·nā·ḡāh)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 6026: To be soft, pliable, effeminate, luxurious

I will destroy
דָּמִ֖יתִי (dā·mî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1819: To compare, to resemble, liken, consider

the Daughter
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Zion.
צִיּֽוֹן׃ (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem


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