Jeremiah 14:8
O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Drought serves as background for a liturgical lament. The people appeal to God with confession but God refuses: he will not listen when they fast, offer sacrifices, or cry out. The false prophets who promise peace are condemned. Jeremiah confesses …
Other Translations
O thou hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in the time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a sojourner in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?
O Hope of Israel--its saviour in time of trouble, Why art Thou as a sojourner in the land? And as a traveller turned aside to lodge?
O you hope of Israel, its saviour in time of trouble, why are you like one who is strange in the land, and like a traveller putting up his tent for a night?
Cross References
For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, …
I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.
Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Saviour.
Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who …
O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall …
All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the …
And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw a wayfaring man in the street of the city: and …
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for …
The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth …
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.