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Jeremiah 9:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Their tongue [is as] an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: [one] speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.

Jeremiah 9:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 9:8

Theological / Devotional

An arrow shot out. Better, “a murderous arrow,” or “an arrow from a strong bow.” In v. 3 their tongue was likened to a bow. Here it is compared with a deadly arrow.

By SdaBc