Jeremiah 14:8

O Hope of Israel, its Savior in time of tribulation, why would you be like a sojourner in the land, and like a traveler turning aside for lodging?

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In The King James Version

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?

In Context

7“O Lord, if our iniquities have responded against us, let it be for the sake of your name. For our rebellions are many; we have sinned against you.

9Why would you be like a wandering man, like a strong man who is unable to save? But you, O Lord, are with us, and your name is invoked over us, so do not abandon us!”

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Cross References

Psalms 9:9And he will judge the whole world in equity. He will judge the people in justice.

Psalms 46:2All nations, clap your hands. Shout joyfully to God with a voice of exultation.

Psalms 91:15They will still be multiplied in a fruitful old age, and they will endure well,

Isaiah 33:2O Lord, take pity on us. For we have waited for you. Be our arm in the morning and our salvation in the time of tribulation.

Isaiah 43:11I am. I am the Lord. And there is no savior apart from me.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 14:2-10

Lamentation Caused by a Great Drought; Prayer for Mercy; Pleading with God. ( b. c. 606.) 1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. 2 Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up. 3 And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads. 4 Because the ground is chapt, for… Read the whole commentary →

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