Jeremiah 14:9
Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.
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
Why shouldest thou be as a man affrighted, as a mighty man that cannot save? Yet thou, O Jehovah, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.
Why art Thou as one dumb? As a mighty one not able to save? And Thou <FI>art<Fi> in our midst, O Jehovah, And Thy name over us is called, leave us not.
Why are you like a man surprised, like a man of war who is not able to give help? but you, O Lord, are with us, and we are named by your name; do not go away from us.
Cross References
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of …
Thus saith the Lord, Where is the bill of your mother’s divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of …
Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened …
Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of …
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.
Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far …
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of …
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he …
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I …