Jeremiah 2:12

Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 2:12

BSB
Be stunned by this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly appalled," declares the LORD.
AKJV
Be astonished, O you heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be you very desolate, said the LORD.
CPDV
Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says the Lord.
ERV
Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD.
NHEB
"Be astonished, you heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid. Be very desolate," says the LORD.
SMT
Be astonished, ye heavens, at this, and shudder; be ye greatly desolate, says Jehovah.

Commentary for Jeremiah 2:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 2:12
Summary
Heavens astounded by Israel's religious perversion
Event
Creation reacts to human corruption
Estimated Time Period
c. 626 BC
Category
Lament