Jeremiah 5:8

They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:8

BSB
They are well-fed, lusty stallions, each neighing after his neighbor's wife.
AKJV
They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbor's wife.
CPDV
They have become like wild horses in heat; each one was neighing after his neighbor's wife.
ERV
They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.
NHEB
They were as fed horses roaming at large: everyone neighed after his neighbor's wife.
SMT
They were horses seducing to fornication: roaming about, they will neigh, a man for the wife of his neighbor.

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 5:8
Summary
Men lust after neighbors' spouses
Place
Judah
Event
Description of widespread sexual misconduct
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment