Jeremiah 47:5

Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 47:5

BSB
The people of Gaza will shave their heads in mourning; Ashkelon will be silenced. O remnant of their valley, how long will you gash yourself?
AKJV
Baldness is come on Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long will you cut yourself?
CPDV
Baldness has arrived over Gaza. Ashkelon has been silenced, along with the remnant of their valley. And how long will you continue to be cut down?
ERV
Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is brought to nought, the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?
NHEB
Baldness has come on Gaza; Ashkelon is brought to nothing, the remnant of their valley: how long will you cut yourself?
SMT
Baldness came upon Gaza; Ashkelon was destroyed, the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

Commentary for Jeremiah 47:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 47:5
Summary
Cities mourning, asking when violence ceases
Place
Gaza, Ashkelon
Event
Cities mourn their destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Lament