Jeremiah 8:4

Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:4

BSB

So you are to tell them this is what the LORD says: "Do men fall and not get up again? Does one turn away and not return?

AKJV

Moreover you shall say to them, Thus said the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return?

CPDV

And you will say to them: Thus says the Lord: He who falls, will he not rise again? And he who has been turned away, will he not return?

ERV

Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD: shall men fall, and not rise up again? shall one turn away, and not return?

NHEB

"Moreover you shall tell them, 'Thus says the LORD: Shall men fall, and not rise up again? Shall one turn away, and not return?

SMT

And say to them, Thus said Jehovah, Shall they fall and not rise? if he shall turn back, and not turn back?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 8:4

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Commentary for Jeremiah 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 8:4

Summary

Rhetorical question about Israel's capacity for repentance

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Jeremiah poses rhetorical questions

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC