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Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Jeremiah 14:5
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, because there is no grass.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Even the doe in the fieldgives birth and abandons her fawnsince there is no grass.
Even the doe in the fieldgives birth and abandons her fawnsince there is no grass.
Hebrew Names Version
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
King James Version
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
English Standard Version
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
New American Standard Bible
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
New Century Version
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn fawn to die, because there is no grass.
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn fawn to die, because there is no grass.
Amplified Bible
"The doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young Because there is no grass.
"The doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young Because there is no grass.
World English Bible
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Yea, the hinde also calued in the fielde, & forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Yea, the hinde also calued in the fielde, & forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Legacy Standard Bible
For even the doe in the field has given birth only to forsake her youngBecause there is no grass.
For even the doe in the field has given birth only to forsake her youngBecause there is no grass.
Berean Standard Bible
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Contemporary English Version
A deer gives birth in a field, then abandons her newborn fawn and leaves in search of grass.
A deer gives birth in a field, then abandons her newborn fawn and leaves in search of grass.
Complete Jewish Bible
The doe in the countryside, giving birth, abandons her young for lack of grass.
The doe in the countryside, giving birth, abandons her young for lack of grass.
Darby Translation
For the hind also calveth in the field, and forsaketh [its young], because there is no grass.
For the hind also calveth in the field, and forsaketh [its young], because there is no grass.
George Lamsa Translation
Yea, the hinds also gave birth in the field, and forsook their young ones because there was no grass.
Yea, the hinds also gave birth in the field, and forsook their young ones because there was no grass.
Good News Translation
In the field the mother deer abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
In the field the mother deer abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Lexham English Bible
For even the doe in the field gives birth and forsakes her young, because there is no green growth.
For even the doe in the field gives birth and forsakes her young, because there is no green growth.
Literal Translation
For even the doe calved in the field and forsook it because there was no grass.
For even the doe calved in the field and forsook it because there was no grass.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The Hynde shal forsake the yonge fawne, that se brigeth forth in ye felde, because there shalbe no grasse.
The Hynde shal forsake the yonge fawne, that se brigeth forth in ye felde, because there shalbe no grasse.
American Standard Version
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Bible in Basic English
And the roe, giving birth in the field, lets her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass.
And the roe, giving birth in the field, lets her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass,
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass,
King James Version (1611)
Yea the hinde also calued in the field, and forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Yea the hinde also calued in the field, and forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The hynde also forsoke the young fawne that he brought foorth in the fielde, because there was no grasse.
The hynde also forsoke the young fawne that he brought foorth in the fielde, because there was no grasse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And hinds calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
And hinds calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
English Revised Version
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For whi and an hynde caluyde in the feeld, and lefte her calues, for noon eerbe was;
For whi and an hynde caluyde in the feeld, and lefte her calues, for noon eerbe was;
Update Bible Version
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Webster's Bible Translation
Yes, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook [it], because there was no grass.
Yes, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook [it], because there was no grass.
New English Translation
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn in the field because there is no grass.
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn in the field because there is no grass.
New King James Version
Yes, the deer also gave birth in the field, But left because there was no grass.
Yes, the deer also gave birth in the field, But left because there was no grass.
New Living Translation
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass in the field.
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass in the field.
New Life Bible
Even the deer in the field leaves her young one which has just been born, because there is no grass.
Even the deer in the field leaves her young one which has just been born, because there is no grass.
New Revised Standard
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, even the hind of the field hath calved and forsaken, Because there is no young herbage;
For, even the hind of the field hath calved and forsaken, Because there is no young herbage;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Yea, the hind also brought forth in the field, and left it, because there was no grass.
Yea, the hind also brought forth in the field, and left it, because there was no grass.
Revised Standard Version
Even the hind in the field forsakes her newborn calf because there is no grass.
Even the hind in the field forsakes her newborn calf because there is no grass.
Young's Literal Translation
For even the hind in the field hath brought forth -- to forsake [it!] For there hath been no grass.
For even the hind in the field hath brought forth -- to forsake [it!] For there hath been no grass.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
Contextual Overview
1 This is the Lord 's message to Jeremiah about the drought: 2 "The nation of Judah cries for people who have died. The people in the cities of Judah grow weaker and weaker. They lie on the ground. People in Jerusalem, cry to God for help. 3 The leaders of the people send their servants to get water. The servants go to the water storage places, but they don't find any water. The servants come back with empty jars, so they are ashamed and embarrassed. They cover their heads from shame. 4 No one prepares the ground for crops. No rain falls on the land. The farmers are depressed. So they cover their heads from shame. 5 Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, because there is no grass. 6 Wild donkeys stand on the bare hills. They sniff the wind like jackals. But their eyes cannot find any food, because there are no plants to eat. 7 "We know that this is our fault. We are now suffering because of our sins. Lord , do something to help us for the good of your name. We admit that we have left you many times. We have sinned against you. 8 God, you are the hope of Israel! You save Israel in times of trouble. But now it seems like you are a stranger in the land, like a traveler who only stays one night. 9 You seem like a man who has been attacked by surprise, like a soldier who does not have the power to save anyone. But, Lord , you are with us. We are called by your name, so don't leave us without help!"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Job 39:1-4, Psalms 29:9
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 11:15 - And I will 1 Kings 18:5 - grass Psalms 104:14 - causeth Lamentations 1:6 - harts Joel 1:18 - General Romans 8:20 - the creature
Cross-References
Genesis 14:10
There were many holes filled with tar in the Valley of Siddim. When the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and their armies ran away, some of the soldiers fell into these holes, but the others ran away to the mountains.
There were many holes filled with tar in the Valley of Siddim. When the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah and their armies ran away, some of the soldiers fell into these holes, but the others ran away to the mountains.
Genesis 14:11
So Kedorlaomer and his armies took everything that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah owned. They took all their food and clothing and left.
So Kedorlaomer and his armies took everything that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah owned. They took all their food and clothing and left.
Genesis 14:20
And we praise God Most High, who helped you defeat your enemies." Abram gave Melchizedek one-tenth of everything he had taken during the battle.
And we praise God Most High, who helped you defeat your enemies." Abram gave Melchizedek one-tenth of everything he had taken during the battle.
Genesis 14:23
I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a sandal strap! I don't want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.'
I promise that I will not keep anything that is yours—not even a thread or a sandal strap! I don't want you to say, ‘I made Abram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he defeated Sihon and Og. (Sihon was the king of the Amorites and lived in Heshbon. Og was the king of Bashan and lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.)
This was after he defeated Sihon and Og. (Sihon was the king of the Amorites and lived in Heshbon. Og was the king of Bashan and lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.)
Deuteronomy 3:11
(Og was the king of Bashan. He was one of the few Rephaites still alive. His bed was made from iron, and it was over 13 feet long and 6 feet wide. The bed is still in the city of Rabbah, where the Ammonites live.)
(Og was the king of Bashan. He was one of the few Rephaites still alive. His bed was made from iron, and it was over 13 feet long and 6 feet wide. The bed is still in the city of Rabbah, where the Ammonites live.)
Deuteronomy 3:20
But you must help your Israelite relatives until they take the land that the Lord is giving them on the other side of the Jordan River. Help them until the Lord gives them peace there, just as he did for you here. Then you may come back to this land that I have given you.'
But you must help your Israelite relatives until they take the land that the Lord is giving them on the other side of the Jordan River. Help them until the Lord gives them peace there, just as he did for you here. Then you may come back to this land that I have given you.'
Deuteronomy 3:22
Don't fear the kings of these lands, because the Lord your God will fight for you.'
Don't fear the kings of these lands, because the Lord your God will fight for you.'
Joshua 12:4
They also defeated King Og of Bashan. Og was from the Rephaites. He ruled the land in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
They also defeated King Og of Bashan. Og was from the Rephaites. He ruled the land in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Yea, the hind also calved in the field,.... Or brought forth her young in the field; of which see Job 39:1, and which they sometimes did through fear, particularly when frightened with thunder and lightning; and which are common in a time of heat and drought, which is the case here; see Psalms 29:9 of these sort of creatures there were great plenty in Judea and the parts adjacent. Aelianus z says, the harts in Syria are bred on the highest mountains, Amanus, Lebanon, and Carmel; which were mountains on the borders of the land of Canaan; and the flesh of these was much used for food by the Jews; see
Deuteronomy 12:15:
and forsook it; which, as it is a loving creature to its mate, so very careful of its young, and provident for it, and nourishes it, as Pliny a observes. The reason of such uncommon usage follows:
because there was no grass; for the hind to feed upon, and so had no milk to suckle its young with; and therefore left it to seek for grass elsewhere, that it might have food for itself, and milk for its young.
z De Anima. l. 5. c. 56. a Nat. Hist. l. 8. c. 32.
