jeremiah 16:7

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Jeremiah 16:7

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 16:7
Verse 7 of 21

Scripture focus

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.

Jeremiah 16:7KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 16:7

Theological / Devotional

Tear themselves. In this passage the LXX reads, “Thou shalt not break bread in mourning for them,” a reading supported by two Hebrew MSS and adopted by some English versions. If the reading is correct the reference here is probably to funeral meals.

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