Jeremiah 5:26

For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:26

BSB

For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.

AKJV

For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that sets snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

CPDV

For the impious are found among my people; they lie in ambush like fowlers setting snares, for they set traps to catch men.

ERV

For among my people are found wicked men: they watch, as fowlers lie in wait; they set a trap, they catch men.

NHEB

For among my people are found wicked men. They watch, as fowlers lie in wait. They set a trap. They catch men.

SMT

For evil ones were found among my people: he will look about as the stooping of fowlers; they set snares, they will take men.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 5:26

ForamongmypeopleH5971Noun MasculinearefoundH4672Verb wickedH7563AdjectivementheylaywaitH7789VerbashethatsettethH7918Verb snaresH3353Noun MasculinetheysetH5324VerbatrapH4889Noun MasculinetheycatchH3920Verb menH582Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 5:26

Summary

Wicked people ensnare others through deception

Place

Judah

Event

Description of predatory behavior among community

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC