Jeremiah 8:15

We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:15

BSB
We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror.
AKJV
We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!
CPDV
We expected peace, but there was nothing good. We expected a time of health, and behold, dread."
ERV
We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and behold dismay!
NHEB
We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and look, dismay.
SMT
Hoping for peace, and no good; for a time of healing, and behold, terror.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:15
Summary
Expected security replaced by unexpected calamity
Place
Judah
Event
Peace fails to arrive
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament