Jeremiah 8:11

For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:11

BSB
They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace at all.
AKJV
For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
CPDV
And they healed the destruction of the daughter of my people with disgrace, by saying: 'Peace, peace,' though there was no peace.
ERV
And they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people lightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
NHEB
They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, "Peace, peace;" when there is no peace.
SMT
And they will heal the breaking of the daughter of my people by making light of, saying, Peace, peace; and no peace.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:11
Summary
False prophets minimize real wounds with empty reassurances
Place
Judah
Event
Condemning shallow consolation
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment