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the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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Complete Jewish Bible
Jeremiah 14:5
The doe in the countryside, giving birth, abandons her young for lack of grass.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Even the doe in the fieldgives birth and abandons her fawnsince there is no grass.
Even the doe in the fieldgives birth and abandons her fawnsince there is no grass.
Hebrew Names Version
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
King James Version
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
English Standard Version
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
New American Standard Bible
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
New Century Version
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn fawn to die, because there is no grass.
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn fawn to die, because there is no grass.
Amplified Bible
"The doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young Because there is no grass.
"The doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young Because there is no grass.
World English Bible
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Yea, the hinde also calued in the fielde, & forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Yea, the hinde also calued in the fielde, & forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Legacy Standard Bible
For even the doe in the field has given birth only to forsake her youngBecause there is no grass.
For even the doe in the field has given birth only to forsake her youngBecause there is no grass.
Berean Standard Bible
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field deserts her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Contemporary English Version
A deer gives birth in a field, then abandons her newborn fawn and leaves in search of grass.
A deer gives birth in a field, then abandons her newborn fawn and leaves in search of grass.
Darby Translation
For the hind also calveth in the field, and forsaketh [its young], because there is no grass.
For the hind also calveth in the field, and forsaketh [its young], because there is no grass.
Easy-to-Read Version
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, because there is no grass.
Even the mother deer in the field leaves her newborn baby alone, because there is no grass.
George Lamsa Translation
Yea, the hinds also gave birth in the field, and forsook their young ones because there was no grass.
Yea, the hinds also gave birth in the field, and forsook their young ones because there was no grass.
Good News Translation
In the field the mother deer abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
In the field the mother deer abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Lexham English Bible
For even the doe in the field gives birth and forsakes her young, because there is no green growth.
For even the doe in the field gives birth and forsakes her young, because there is no green growth.
Literal Translation
For even the doe calved in the field and forsook it because there was no grass.
For even the doe calved in the field and forsook it because there was no grass.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The Hynde shal forsake the yonge fawne, that se brigeth forth in ye felde, because there shalbe no grasse.
The Hynde shal forsake the yonge fawne, that se brigeth forth in ye felde, because there shalbe no grasse.
American Standard Version
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Bible in Basic English
And the roe, giving birth in the field, lets her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass.
And the roe, giving birth in the field, lets her young one be uncared for, because there is no grass.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass,
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass,
King James Version (1611)
Yea the hinde also calued in the field, and forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Yea the hinde also calued in the field, and forsooke it, because there was no grasse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The hynde also forsoke the young fawne that he brought foorth in the fielde, because there was no grasse.
The hynde also forsoke the young fawne that he brought foorth in the fielde, because there was no grasse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And hinds calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
And hinds calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.
English Revised Version
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Yea, the hind also in the field calveth, and forsaketh her young, because there is no grass.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For whi and an hynde caluyde in the feeld, and lefte her calues, for noon eerbe was;
For whi and an hynde caluyde in the feeld, and lefte her calues, for noon eerbe was;
Update Bible Version
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.
Webster's Bible Translation
Yes, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook [it], because there was no grass.
Yes, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook [it], because there was no grass.
New English Translation
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn in the field because there is no grass.
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn in the field because there is no grass.
New King James Version
Yes, the deer also gave birth in the field, But left because there was no grass.
Yes, the deer also gave birth in the field, But left because there was no grass.
New Living Translation
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass in the field.
Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn because there is no grass in the field.
New Life Bible
Even the deer in the field leaves her young one which has just been born, because there is no grass.
Even the deer in the field leaves her young one which has just been born, because there is no grass.
New Revised Standard
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn because there is no grass.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, even the hind of the field hath calved and forsaken, Because there is no young herbage;
For, even the hind of the field hath calved and forsaken, Because there is no young herbage;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Yea, the hind also brought forth in the field, and left it, because there was no grass.
Yea, the hind also brought forth in the field, and left it, because there was no grass.
Revised Standard Version
Even the hind in the field forsakes her newborn calf because there is no grass.
Even the hind in the field forsakes her newborn calf because there is no grass.
Young's Literal Translation
For even the hind in the field hath brought forth -- to forsake [it!] For there hath been no grass.
For even the hind in the field hath brought forth -- to forsake [it!] For there hath been no grass.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
"For even the doe in the field has given birth only to abandon her young, Because there is no grass.
Contextual Overview
1 The word of Adonai that came to Yirmeyahu concerning the drought: 2 "Y'hudah is mourning, her gates are languishing; they sit on the ground in gloom; Yerushalayim sends up a cry of anguish. 3 Her nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns but find no water, so they return with empty jars. Ashamed and dismayed, they cover their heads. 4 Because of the ground, which is cracked, since it has not rained in the land, the farmers are ashamed; they cover their heads. 5 The doe in the countryside, giving birth, abandons her young for lack of grass. 6 The wild donkeys standing on the bare heights gasp for air like jackals; their eyes grow dim from trying to spot any vegetation." 7 Although our crimes witness against us, take action, Adonai , for your name's sake; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you. 8 You, hope of Isra'el, its savior in time of trouble, why should you be like a stranger in the land, like a traveler turning aside for the night? 9 Why should you be like a man in shock, like a champion unable to save? You, Adonai , are right here with us; we bear your name — don't leave us!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Job 39:1-4, Psalms 29:9
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 11:15 - And I will 1 Kings 18:5 - grass Psalms 104:14 - causeth Lamentations 1:6 - harts Joel 1:18 - General Romans 8:20 - the creature
Cross-References
Genesis 14:10
Now the Siddim Valley was full of clay pits; and when the kings of S'dom and ‘Amora fled, some fell into them; while the rest fled to the hills.
Now the Siddim Valley was full of clay pits; and when the kings of S'dom and ‘Amora fled, some fell into them; while the rest fled to the hills.
Genesis 14:11
The victors took all the possessions of S'dom and ‘Amora and all their food supply; then they left.
The victors took all the possessions of S'dom and ‘Amora and all their food supply; then they left.
Genesis 14:20
and blessed be El ‘Elyon, who handed your enemies over to you." Avram gave him a tenth of everything.
and blessed be El ‘Elyon, who handed your enemies over to you." Avram gave him a tenth of everything.
Genesis 14:23
that I will not take so much as a thread or a sandal thong of anything that is yours; so that you won't be able to say, ‘I made Avram rich.'
that I will not take so much as a thread or a sandal thong of anything that is yours; so that you won't be able to say, ‘I made Avram rich.'
Genesis 15:20
the Hitti, the P'rizi, the Refa'im,
the Hitti, the P'rizi, the Refa'im,
Deuteronomy 1:4
This was after he had defeated Sichon, king of the Emori, who lived in Heshbon, and ‘Og, king of Bashan, who lived in ‘Ashtarot, at Edre‘i.
This was after he had defeated Sichon, king of the Emori, who lived in Heshbon, and ‘Og, king of Bashan, who lived in ‘Ashtarot, at Edre‘i.
Deuteronomy 3:11
‘Og king of Bashan was the last survivor of the Refa'im. His bed was made of iron; it is still in Rabbah with the people of ‘Amon. It was nine cubits long and four cubits wide, using the normal cubit [thirteen-and-a-half by six feet].
‘Og king of Bashan was the last survivor of the Refa'im. His bed was made of iron; it is still in Rabbah with the people of ‘Amon. It was nine cubits long and four cubits wide, using the normal cubit [thirteen-and-a-half by six feet].
Deuteronomy 3:20
(Maftir) until Adonai allows your brothers to rest, as he has allowed you; and they too take possession of the land Adonai your God is giving them on the west side of the Yarden. At that point you will return, each man to his own possession which I have given you.'
(Maftir) until Adonai allows your brothers to rest, as he has allowed you; and they too take possession of the land Adonai your God is giving them on the west side of the Yarden. At that point you will return, each man to his own possession which I have given you.'
Deuteronomy 3:22
Don't be afraid of them, because Adonai your God will fight on your behalf.' Haftarah D'varim: Yesha‘yahu (Isaiah) 1:1–27 B'rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah D'varim: Yochanan (John) 15:1–11; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 3:7–4:11 "Then I pleaded with Adonai , ‘Adonai Elohim , you have begun to reveal your greatness to your servant, and your strong hand — for what other god is there in heaven or on earth that can do the works and mighty deeds that you do? Please! Let me go across and see the good land on the other side of the Yarden, that wonderful hill-country and the L'vanon!' But Adonai was angry with me on account of you, and he didn't listen to me. Adonai said to me, ‘Enough from you! Don't say another word to me about this matter! Climb up to the top of Pisgah and look out to the west, north, south and east. Look with your eyes — but you will not go across this Yarden. However, commission Y'hoshua, encourage him and strengthen him; for he will lead this people across and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.' So we stayed in the valley across from Beit-P‘or.
Don't be afraid of them, because Adonai your God will fight on your behalf.' Haftarah D'varim: Yesha‘yahu (Isaiah) 1:1–27 B'rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah D'varim: Yochanan (John) 15:1–11; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 3:7–4:11 "Then I pleaded with Adonai , ‘Adonai Elohim , you have begun to reveal your greatness to your servant, and your strong hand — for what other god is there in heaven or on earth that can do the works and mighty deeds that you do? Please! Let me go across and see the good land on the other side of the Yarden, that wonderful hill-country and the L'vanon!' But Adonai was angry with me on account of you, and he didn't listen to me. Adonai said to me, ‘Enough from you! Don't say another word to me about this matter! Climb up to the top of Pisgah and look out to the west, north, south and east. Look with your eyes — but you will not go across this Yarden. However, commission Y'hoshua, encourage him and strengthen him; for he will lead this people across and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.' So we stayed in the valley across from Beit-P‘or.
Joshua 12:4
There was also the territory of ‘Og king of Bashan, who belonged to the remnant of the Refa'im. He lived at ‘Ashtarot and at Edre‘i;
There was also the territory of ‘Og king of Bashan, who belonged to the remnant of the Refa'im. He lived at ‘Ashtarot and at Edre‘i;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Yea, the hind also calved in the field,.... Or brought forth her young in the field; of which see Job 39:1, and which they sometimes did through fear, particularly when frightened with thunder and lightning; and which are common in a time of heat and drought, which is the case here; see Psalms 29:9 of these sort of creatures there were great plenty in Judea and the parts adjacent. Aelianus z says, the harts in Syria are bred on the highest mountains, Amanus, Lebanon, and Carmel; which were mountains on the borders of the land of Canaan; and the flesh of these was much used for food by the Jews; see
Deuteronomy 12:15:
and forsook it; which, as it is a loving creature to its mate, so very careful of its young, and provident for it, and nourishes it, as Pliny a observes. The reason of such uncommon usage follows:
because there was no grass; for the hind to feed upon, and so had no milk to suckle its young with; and therefore left it to seek for grass elsewhere, that it might have food for itself, and milk for its young.
z De Anima. l. 5. c. 56. a Nat. Hist. l. 8. c. 32.
