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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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Jeremiah 4:17
The enemy has surrounded Jerusalem like men guarding a field. Judah, you turned against me, so the enemy is coming against you." This message is from the Lord .
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Christian Standard Bible®
They have her surroundedlike those who guard a field,because she has rebelled against me.
They have her surroundedlike those who guard a field,because she has rebelled against me.
Hebrew Names Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says the LORD.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says the LORD.
King James Version
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord .
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord .
English Standard Version
Like keepers of a field are they against her all around, because she has rebelled against me, declares the Lord .
Like keepers of a field are they against her all around, because she has rebelled against me, declares the Lord .
New American Standard Bible
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her all around, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her all around, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
New Century Version
The enemy has surrounded Jerusalem as men guard a field, because Judah turned against me,'" says the Lord .
The enemy has surrounded Jerusalem as men guard a field, because Judah turned against me,'" says the Lord .
Amplified Bible
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her on all sides, Because she has rebelled against Me,' says the LORD.
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her on all sides, Because she has rebelled against Me,' says the LORD.
World English Bible
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says Yahweh.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says Yahweh.
Geneva Bible (1587)
They haue compassed her about as the watchmen of the fielde, because it hath prouoked me to wrath, saith the Lord.
They haue compassed her about as the watchmen of the fielde, because it hath prouoked me to wrath, saith the Lord.
Legacy Standard Bible
Like watchmen of a field they are against her round aboutBecause she has rebelled against Me,' declares Yahweh.
Like watchmen of a field they are against her round aboutBecause she has rebelled against Me,' declares Yahweh.
Berean Standard Bible
They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me, declares the LORD.
They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me, declares the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible
Like guards in a field they surround her, because she has rebelled against me," says Adonai .
Like guards in a field they surround her, because she has rebelled against me," says Adonai .
Darby Translation
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; for she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; for she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
George Lamsa Translation
As keepers of the fields are they against her around about, because she has been rebellious against me, says the LORD.
As keepers of the fields are they against her around about, because she has been rebellious against me, says the LORD.
Good News Translation
and will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field, because her people have rebelled against the Lord . The Lord has spoken.
and will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field, because her people have rebelled against the Lord . The Lord has spoken.
Lexham English Bible
Like watchers of a field they were against her from all around, because she has rebelled against me," declares Yahweh.
Like watchers of a field they were against her from all around, because she has rebelled against me," declares Yahweh.
Literal Translation
Like the ones watching a field, they are against her all around because she has rebelled against Me, says Jehovah.
Like the ones watching a field, they are against her all around because she has rebelled against Me, says Jehovah.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
they shall geue them warnynge in euery place, like as the watch men in the felde. For they haue prouoked me to wrath, saieth the LORDE.
they shall geue them warnynge in euery place, like as the watch men in the felde. For they haue prouoked me to wrath, saieth the LORDE.
American Standard Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
Like keepers of a field they are against her on every side; because she has been fighting against me, says the Lord.
Like keepers of a field they are against her on every side; because she has been fighting against me, says the Lord.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against Me, saith the LORD.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against Me, saith the LORD.
King James Version (1611)
As keepers of a fielde are they against her round about; because shee hath bene rebellious against mee, saith the Lord.
As keepers of a fielde are they against her round about; because shee hath bene rebellious against mee, saith the Lord.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they haue beset her about in euery place, lyke as the watchmen in the fielde: For they haue prouoked me to wrath, saith the Lorde.
And they haue beset her about in euery place, lyke as the watchmen in the fielde: For they haue prouoked me to wrath, saith the Lorde.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
As keepers of a field, they have surrounded her; because thou, saith the Lord, has neglected me.
As keepers of a field, they have surrounded her; because thou, saith the Lord, has neglected me.
English Revised Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
As the keperis of feeldis thei ben maad on it in cumpas; for it stiride me to wrathfulnesse, seith the Lord.
As the keperis of feeldis thei ben maad on it in cumpas; for it stiride me to wrathfulnesse, seith the Lord.
Update Bible Version
As keepers of a field are those against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says Yahweh.
As keepers of a field are those against her round about, because she has been rebellious against me, says Yahweh.
Webster's Bible Translation
As keepers of a field they are against her on all sides; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
As keepers of a field they are against her on all sides; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
New English Translation
They will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field because they have rebelled against me," says the Lord .
They will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field because they have rebelled against me," says the Lord .
New King James Version
Like keepers of a field they are against her all around, Because she has been rebellious against Me," says the LORD.
Like keepers of a field they are against her all around, Because she has been rebellious against Me," says the LORD.
New Living Translation
They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field, for my people have rebelled against me," says the Lord .
They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field, for my people have rebelled against me," says the Lord .
New Life Bible
They are against her all around, like watchmen of a field, because she has turned against Me,' says the Lord.
They are against her all around, like watchmen of a field, because she has turned against Me,' says the Lord.
New Revised Standard
They have closed in around her like watchers of a field, because she has rebelled against me, says the Lord .
They have closed in around her like watchers of a field, because she has rebelled against me, says the Lord .
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
As the keepers of a field, have they come against her round about, - For against me, hath she rebelled, Declareth Yahweh.
As the keepers of a field, have they come against her round about, - For against me, hath she rebelled, Declareth Yahweh.
Douay-Rheims Bible
They are set round about her, as keepers of fields: because she hath provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord.
They are set round about her, as keepers of fields: because she hath provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord.
Revised Standard Version
Like keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has rebelled against me, says the LORD.
Like keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has rebelled against me, says the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
As the keepers of a field They have been against her round about, For with Me she hath been rebellious, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
As the keepers of a field They have been against her round about, For with Me she hath been rebellious, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
Contextual Overview
5 "Give this message to the people of Judah: Tell everyone in the city of Jerusalem: ‘Blow the trumpet all over the country.' Shout out loud and say, ‘Come together! Let us all escape to the strong cities for protection.' 6 Raise the signal flag toward Zion. Run for your lives! Don't wait! Do this because I am bringing disaster from the north. I am bringing terrible destruction." 7 A lion has come out of his cave. A destroyer of nations has begun to march. He has left his home to destroy your land. Your towns will be destroyed. There will be no one left to live in them. 8 The Lord is angry with us, so put on sackcloth and cry out loud! 9 The Lord says, "When this happens, the king and his officers will lose their courage. The priests will be filled with fear, and the prophets will be shocked." 10 Then I, Jeremiah, said, "Lord God , you have tricked the people of Judah and Jerusalem. You said to them, ‘You will have peace.' But now the sword is pointing at their throats!" 11 At that time this message will be given to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: "A hot wind blows from the bare hills. It comes from the desert to my people. It is not like the gentle wind that is used to separate the grain from the chaff. 12 It is a stronger wind than that, and it comes from me. Now I will announce my judgment against the people of Judah." 13 Look! The enemy rises up like a cloud. His chariots look like a windstorm. His horses are faster than eagles. It will be very bad for us! We are ruined! 14 People of Jerusalem, wash the evil from your hearts. Make your hearts pure so that you can be saved. Don't continue making evil plans.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
keepers: Jeremiah 6:2, Jeremiah 6:3, 2 Kings 25:1-4, Isaiah 1:8, Luke 19:43, Luke 19:44, Luke 21:20-24
because: Jeremiah 5:23, Nehemiah 9:26, Nehemiah 9:30, Isaiah 1:20-23, Isaiah 30:9, Lamentations 1:8, Lamentations 1:18, Ezekiel 2:3-7, Daniel 9:7-19
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 28:33 - thou shalt be Isaiah 30:1 - the rebellious Jeremiah 4:16 - watchers Jeremiah 8:19 - the voice Jeremiah 44:3 - of their Ezekiel 12:2 - thou
Cross-References
Genesis 5:18
After Jared was 162 years old, he had a son named Enoch.
After Jared was 162 years old, he had a son named Enoch.
Genesis 5:22
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
After Methuselah was born, Enoch walked with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:4
Then the people said, "Let's build ourselves a city and a tower that will reach to the sky. Then we will be famous. This will keep us together so that we will not be scattered all over the earth."
Then the people said, "Let's build ourselves a city and a tower that will reach to the sky. Then we will be famous. This will keep us together so that we will not be scattered all over the earth."
2 Samuel 18:18
While Absalom was alive he put up a memorial stone in King's Valley. He said, "I have no son to keep my name alive." So he named that monument after himself. It is called "Absalom's Monument" even today.
While Absalom was alive he put up a memorial stone in King's Valley. He said, "I have no son to keep my name alive." So he named that monument after himself. It is called "Absalom's Monument" even today.
Psalms 49:11
The grave will be their new home forever. And how much land they owned will not make any difference.
The grave will be their new home forever. And how much land they owned will not make any difference.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about,.... As those that are set to watch a field, in which are fruit and corn of any sort, that thieves and robbers, and wild beasts, may not enter to waste and destroy, and are placed on all sides for that purpose; so the Chaldeans were round about Jerusalem, that none could make their escape out of it; see 2 Kings 25:4:
because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord; it was not without reason that the Lord suffered the Chaldeans to come against Jerusalem, besiege, and take it; the inhabitants of it had rebelled against him, their King and their God; and therefore he delivers them up into the hands of another lord, and a cruel one; they had provoked him to anger with their sins, and caused him to stir up his wrath against them in this way: rebellion against a prince, or against a parent, is a provoking sin; see 1 Samuel 15:23.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Jeremiah compares the tents of the besiegers on guard round Jerusalem to the booths erected by shepherds or farmers for the protection of their flocks or produce.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 4:17. As keepers of a field — In the eastern countries grain is often sown in the open country; and, when nearly ripe, guards are placed at different distances round about it to preserve it from being plundered. Jerusalem was watched, like one of these fields, by guards all round about it; so that none could enter to give assistance, and none who wished to escape were permitted to go out.
