Jeremiah 16:7
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Jeremiah 16:7 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.”
King James Version · Public Domain“neither shall men break bread for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Nor do they deal out to them for mourning, To comfort him concerning the dead, Nor cause them to drink a cup of consolations For his father and for his mother.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Jeremiah 16:7 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 26:14I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while in mourning, or removed any of it while unclean, or offered any of it for the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything You commanded me.
- Job 42:11All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.
- Proverbs 31:6Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
- Ezekiel 24:17Groan quietly; do not mourn for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your lips or eat the bread of mourners.”
- Hosea 9:4They will not pour out wine offerings to the LORD, and their sacrifices will not please Him, but will be to them like the bread of mourners; all who eat will be defiled. For their bread will be for themselves; it will not enter the house of the LORD.
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