Jeremiah 8:21

For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:21

BSB
For the brokenness of the daughter of my people I am crushed. I mourn; horror has gripped me.
AKJV
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment has taken hold on me.
CPDV
Over the destruction of the daughter of my people, I am contrite and saddened; astonishment has taken hold of me.
ERV
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.
NHEB
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay has taken hold on me.
SMT
For the breaking of the daughter of my people was I broken; I was darkened; astonishment took hold of me.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:21
Summary
Jeremiah mourns people's wounds with compassionate shock
Event
Jeremiah's mourning
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament