Jeremiah 31:22

How long wilt thou go about, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 31:22

BSB
How long will you wander, O faithless daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the land-a woman will shelter a man."
AKJV
How long will you go about, O you backsliding daughter? for the LORD has created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall compass a man.
CPDV
How long will you be absorbed in delights, O wandering daughter? For the Lord has created something new upon the earth: a woman will encompass a man."
ERV
How long wilt thou go hither and thither, O thou backsliding daughter? for the LORD hath created a new thing in the earth, A woman shall encompass a man.
NHEB
How long will you go here and there, you backsliding daughter? For the LORD has created a new thing in the earth: a woman shall encompass a man."
SMT
How long wilt thou wander about, O daughter turning away? for Jehovah created a new thing in the earth: A female shall go about a male.

Commentary for Jeremiah 31:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 31:22
Summary
God addresses waywardness and announces reversal
Place
Israel
Event
Announcement of unprecedented divine action
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Prophecy