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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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New American Standard Bible (1995)
Jeremiah 14:5
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, 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.
Easy-to-Read Version
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, because there is no grass.
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, 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.
Contextual Overview
1 That which came as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah in regard to the drought: 2 "Judah mourns And her gates languish; They sit on the ground in mourning, And the cry of Jerusalem has ascended. 3 "Their nobles have sent their servants for water; They have come to the cisterns and found no water. They have returned with their vessels empty; They have been put to shame and humiliated, And they cover their heads. 4 "Because the ground is cracked, For there has been no rain on the land; The farmers have been put to shame, They have covered their heads. 5 "For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.6 "The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights; They pant for air like jackals, Their eyes fail For there is no vegetation. 7 "Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for Your name's sake! Truly our apostasies have been many, We have sinned against You. 8 "O Hope of Israel, Its Savior in time of distress, Why are You like a stranger in the land Or like a traveler who has pitched his tent for the night? 9 "Why are You like a man dismayed, Like a mighty man who cannot save? Yet You are in our midst, O LORD, And we are called by Your name; Do not forsake us!"
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
Now the valley of Siddim was full of tar pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and they fell into them. But those who survived fled to the hill country.
Now the valley of Siddim was full of tar pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, and they fell into them. But those who survived fled to the hill country.
Genesis 14:11
Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food supply, and departed.
Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah and all their food supply, and departed.
Genesis 14:20
And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." He gave him a tenth of all.
And blessed be God Most High, Who has delivered your enemies into your hand." He gave him a tenth of all.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, for fear you would say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, for fear you would say, 'I have made Abram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim
and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Rephaim
Deuteronomy 1:4
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
after he had defeated Sihon the king of the Amorites, who lived in Heshbon, and Og the king of Bashan, who lived in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
Deuteronomy 3:11
(For only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bedstead was an iron bedstead; it is in Rabbah of the sons of Ammon. Its length was nine cubits and its width four cubits by ordinary cubit.)
(For only Og king of Bashan was left of the remnant of the Rephaim. Behold, his bedstead was an iron bedstead; it is in Rabbah of the sons of Ammon. Its length was nine cubits and its width four cubits by ordinary cubit.)
Deuteronomy 3:20
until the LORD gives rest to your fellow countrymen as to you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God will give them beyond the Jordan. Then you may return every man to his possession which I have given you.'
until the LORD gives rest to your fellow countrymen as to you, and they also possess the land which the LORD your God will give them beyond the Jordan. Then you may return every man to his possession which I have given you.'
Deuteronomy 3:22
'Do not fear them, for the LORD your God is the one fighting for you.'
'Do not fear them, for the LORD your God is the one fighting for you.'
Joshua 12:4
and the territory of Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of Rephaim, who lived at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,
and the territory of Og king of Bashan, one of the remnant of Rephaim, who lived at Ashtaroth and at 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.
