Jeremiah 8:17

For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, saith the LORD.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:17

BSB
"For behold, I will send snakes among you, vipers that cannot be charmed, and they will bite you," declares the LORD.
AKJV
For, behold, I will send serpents, cockatrices, among you, which will not be charmed, and they shall bite you, said the LORD.
CPDV
For behold, I will send among you serpents, king snakes, against which there is no charm, and they will bite you, says the Lord.
ERV
For, behold, I will send serpents, basilisks, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith the LORD.
NHEB
For, look, I will send serpents, adders, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you," says the LORD.
SMT
For behold me sending serpents, vipers among you, which to them no hissing, and they bit you, says Jehovah.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:17
Summary
God sends supernatural creatures as inescapable punishment
Place
Judah
Event
Sending serpents
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment