Jeremiah 20:15

Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 20:15

BSB
Cursed be the man who brought my father the news, saying, "A son is born to you," bringing him great joy.
AKJV
Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born to you; making him very glad.
CPDV
Cursed is the man who announced it to my father, saying, 'A male child has been born to you,' causing him to rejoice with gladness.
ERV
Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad.
NHEB
Cursed is the man who brought news to my father, saying, A boy is born to you; making him very glad.
SMT
Cursed the man who announced to my father, Good news; saying, A son, a male was born to thee; with rejoicing, making him rejoice.

Commentary for Jeremiah 20:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 20:15
Summary
Denouncing messenger of birth announcement
Event
Cursing the birth announcer
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament