Jeremiah 6:24

We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 6:24

BSB
We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor.
AKJV
We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish has taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
CPDV
We have heard of their fame. Our hands have become weakened. Tribulation has overtaken us, like the pains of a woman giving birth.'
ERV
We have heard the fame thereof; our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, and pangs as of a woman in travail.
NHEB
"We have heard its report; our hands become feeble: anguish has taken hold of us, and pains as of a woman in labor.
SMT
We heard its report: our hands were relaxed; straits held us, pain as of her bringing forth

Commentary for Jeremiah 6:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 6:24
Summary
People paralyzed by fear and anguish
Place
Judah
Event
Peoples response to threat
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament