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THE MESSAGE
Jeremiah 3:23
"We're here! We've come back to you. You're our own true God ! All that popular religion was a cheap lie, duped crowds buying up the latest in gods. We're back! Back to our true God , the salvation of Israel. The Fraud picked us clean, swindled us of what our ancestors bequeathed us, Gypped us out of our inheritance— God-blessed flocks and God-given children. We made our bed and now lie in it, all tangled up in the dirty sheets of dishonor. All because we sinned against our God , we and our fathers and mothers. From the time we took our first steps, said our first words, we've been rebels, disobeying the voice of our God ."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Surely, falsehood comes from the hills,commotion from the mountains,but the salvation of Israelis only in the Lord our God.
Surely, falsehood comes from the hills,commotion from the mountains,but the salvation of Israelis only in the Lord our God.
Hebrew Names Version
Truly in vain is [the help that is looked for] from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Yisra'el.
Truly in vain is [the help that is looked for] from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Yisra'el.
King James Version
Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
English Standard Version
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
New American Standard Bible
"Certainly the hills are a deception, Commotion on the mountains. Certainly in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
"Certainly the hills are a deception, Commotion on the mountains. Certainly in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
New Century Version
It was foolish to worship idols on the hills and on the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God.
It was foolish to worship idols on the hills and on the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God.
Amplified Bible
"Truly, [the hope of salvation from] the hill [where idols are worshiped] is a deception, A tumult and noisy multitude on the mountains; Truly in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
"Truly, [the hope of salvation from] the hill [where idols are worshiped] is a deception, A tumult and noisy multitude on the mountains; Truly in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
World English Bible
Truly in vain is [the help that is looked for] from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain is [the help that is looked for] from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Truely the hope of the hilles is but vaine, nor the multitude of mountaines: but in the Lorde our God is the health of Israel.
Truely the hope of the hilles is but vaine, nor the multitude of mountaines: but in the Lorde our God is the health of Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
Surely, the hills are a lie,A tumult on the mountains.Surely in Yahweh our GodIs the salvation of Israel.
Surely, the hills are a lie,A tumult on the mountains.Surely in Yahweh our GodIs the salvation of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
Surely deception comes from the hills, commotion from the mountains, but surely the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God.
Surely deception comes from the hills, commotion from the mountains, but surely the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God.
Contemporary English Version
On hilltops, we worshiped idols and made loud noises, but it was all for nothing— only you can save us.
On hilltops, we worshiped idols and made loud noises, but it was all for nothing— only you can save us.
Complete Jewish Bible
Indeed the hills have proved a delusion, likewise the orgies on the mountains. Truly the salvation of Isra'el is in Adonai our God.
Indeed the hills have proved a delusion, likewise the orgies on the mountains. Truly the salvation of Isra'el is in Adonai our God.
Darby Translation
Truly in vain [is salvation looked for] from the hills, [and] the multitude of mountains; truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain [is salvation looked for] from the hills, [and] the multitude of mountains; truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Easy-to-Read Version
It was foolish to worship idols on the hills. All the loud parties on the mountains were wrong. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God.
It was foolish to worship idols on the hills. All the loud parties on the mountains were wrong. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God.
George Lamsa Translation
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills and from fortified mountains; truly, in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills and from fortified mountains; truly, in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Good News Translation
We were not helped at all by our pagan worship on the hilltops. Help for Israel comes only from the Lord our God.
We were not helped at all by our pagan worship on the hilltops. Help for Israel comes only from the Lord our God.
Lexham English Bible
Surely, an illusion comes from the hills, the turmoil on the mountains. Surely, in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Surely, an illusion comes from the hills, the turmoil on the mountains. Surely, in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Literal Translation
Truly, for delusion comes from the hills, tumult on the mountains. Truly, in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly, for delusion comes from the hills, tumult on the mountains. Truly, in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The hilles fall, and all the hie pryde of the mountaynes, but the health of Israel stondeth only vpon God oure LORDE.
The hilles fall, and all the hie pryde of the mountaynes, but the health of Israel stondeth only vpon God oure LORDE.
American Standard Version
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, the hills, and the noise of an army on the mountains, are a false hope: truly, in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly, the hills, and the noise of an army on the mountains, are a false hope: truly, in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Truly vain have proved the hills, the uproar on the mountains; truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly vain have proved the hills, the uproar on the mountains; truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
King James Version (1611)
Truely in vaine is saluation hoped for from the hilles, and from the multitude of mountaines: truely in the Lord our God is the saluation of Israel.
Truely in vaine is saluation hoped for from the hilles, and from the multitude of mountaines: truely in the Lord our God is the saluation of Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Truely, in vayne is health hoped for from the hylles, be they neuer so many: but the health of Israel standeth only vpon God our Lorde.
Truely, in vayne is health hoped for from the hylles, be they neuer so many: but the health of Israel standeth only vpon God our Lorde.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Truly the hills and the strength of the mountains were a lying refuge: but by the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly the hills and the strength of the mountains were a lying refuge: but by the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
English Revised Version
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Verili litil hillis weren lieris, the multitude of mounteyns was fals; verili in oure Lord God is the helthe of Israel.
Verili litil hillis weren lieris, the multitude of mounteyns was fals; verili in oure Lord God is the helthe of Israel.
Update Bible Version
Truly, delusion comes from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: [but] truly in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly, delusion comes from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: [but] truly in Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel.
Webster's Bible Translation
Truly in vain [is salvation hoped for] from the hills, [and from] the multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God [is] the salvation of Israel.
Truly in vain [is salvation hoped for] from the hills, [and from] the multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God [is] the salvation of Israel.
New English Translation
We know our noisy worship of false gods on the hills and mountains did not help us. We know that the Lord our God is the only one who can deliver Israel.
We know our noisy worship of false gods on the hills and mountains did not help us. We know that the Lord our God is the only one who can deliver Israel.
New King James Version
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, And from the multitude of mountains; Truly, in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
Truly, in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, And from the multitude of mountains; Truly, in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
New Living Translation
Our worship of idols on the hills and our religious orgies on the mountains are a delusion. Only in the Lord our God will Israel ever find salvation.
Our worship of idols on the hills and our religious orgies on the mountains are a delusion. Only in the Lord our God will Israel ever find salvation.
New Life Bible
For sure the hills are a false hope, a noise on the mountains. In truth, the saving of Israel is in the Lord our God.
For sure the hills are a false hope, a noise on the mountains. In truth, the saving of Israel is in the Lord our God.
New Revised Standard
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Surely, to falsehood, pertain the hills The noisy throng on the mountains, - Surely, in Yahweh our God, is the salvation of Israel!
Surely, to falsehood, pertain the hills The noisy throng on the mountains, - Surely, in Yahweh our God, is the salvation of Israel!
Douay-Rheims Bible
In very deed the hills were liars, and the multitude of the mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
In very deed the hills were liars, and the multitude of the mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.
Revised Standard Version
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Truly the hills are a delusion, the orgies on the mountains. Truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
Surely in vain from the heights, The multitude of mountains -- Surely in Jehovah our God [is] the salvation of Israel.
Surely in vain from the heights, The multitude of mountains -- Surely in Jehovah our God [is] the salvation of Israel.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
"Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.
Contextual Overview
21The sound of voices comes drifting out of the hills, the unhappy sound of Israel's crying, Israel lamenting the wasted years, never once giving her God a thought. "Come back, wandering children! I can heal your wanderlust!" 22"We're here! We've come back to you. You're our own true God ! All that popular religion was a cheap lie, duped crowds buying up the latest in gods. We're back! Back to our true God , the salvation of Israel. The Fraud picked us clean, swindled us of what our ancestors bequeathed us, Gypped us out of our inheritance— God-blessed flocks and God-given children. We made our bed and now lie in it, all tangled up in the dirty sheets of dishonor. All because we sinned against our God , we and our fathers and mothers. From the time we took our first steps, said our first words, we've been rebels, disobeying the voice of our God ."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
in vain: Jeremiah 3:6, Jeremiah 10:14-16, Psalms 121:1, Psalms 121:2, Isaiah 44:9, Isaiah 45:20, Isaiah 46:7, Isaiah 46:8, Ezekiel 20:28, Jonah 2:8, Jonah 2:9
in the Lord: Jeremiah 14:8, Psalms 3:8, Psalms 37:39, Psalms 37:40, Psalms 121:1, Psalms 121:2, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 45:15, Isaiah 45:17, Isaiah 63:1, Isaiah 63:16, Hosea 1:7, John 4:22
Reciprocal: Genesis 7:19 - and all the high hills Genesis 7:20 - and the mountains Exodus 14:13 - see the Exodus 15:2 - my salvation Joshua 11:21 - the Anakims Job 13:16 - my salvation Psalms 62:1 - from Psalms 62:7 - In God Psalms 80:19 - Turn us Isaiah 30:15 - in returning Jeremiah 12:13 - put Jeremiah 16:19 - Surely Jeremiah 50:6 - on the Ezekiel 6:3 - to the mountains Ezekiel 20:19 - the Lord Ezekiel 36:25 - from all your idols Hosea 3:5 - seek Micah 5:10 - that I Romans 2:4 - goodness Revelation 6:14 - and every Revelation 7:10 - Salvation
Cross-References
Genesis 2:5
At the time God made Earth and Heaven, before any grasses or shrubs had sprouted from the ground— God hadn't yet sent rain on Earth, nor was there anyone around to work the ground (the whole Earth was watered by underground springs)— God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul!
At the time God made Earth and Heaven, before any grasses or shrubs had sprouted from the ground— God hadn't yet sent rain on Earth, nor was there anyone around to work the ground (the whole Earth was watered by underground springs)— God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul!
Genesis 4:2
Then she had another baby, Abel. Abel was a herdsman and Cain a farmer.
Then she had another baby, Abel. Abel was a herdsman and Cain a farmer.
Genesis 9:20
Noah, a farmer, was the first to plant a vineyard. He drank from its wine, got drunk and passed out, naked in his tent. Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and told his two brothers who were outside the tent. Shem and Japheth took a cloak, held it between them from their shoulders, walked backward and covered their father's nakedness, keeping their faces turned away so they did not see their father's exposed body.
Noah, a farmer, was the first to plant a vineyard. He drank from its wine, got drunk and passed out, naked in his tent. Ham, the father of Canaan, saw that his father was naked and told his two brothers who were outside the tent. Shem and Japheth took a cloak, held it between them from their shoulders, walked backward and covered their father's nakedness, keeping their faces turned away so they did not see their father's exposed body.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains,.... From any natural defence, by hills and mountains encompassing; or from idols worshipped on hills and mountains. So the Targum,
"truly in vain we worship upon the hills, and for no profit are we gathered upon the mountains;''
and to this purpose Jarchi and Kimchi interpret it; or from the multitude of the people, the kingdoms of the world, and the nations of the earth, from whom the Jews have in vain expected salvation and deliverance:
truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel; or, "in the Word of the Lord our God", as the Targum; in Christ, the essential Word of God, is the salvation of all the chosen people, both Jews and Gentiles; it was put into his hands by his Father, and it is wrought out by him; and it resides in him, and it is to be had in him, and in him only, Acts 4:12, who is God the Lord, and therefore was able to effect it, and to give it; and hence these repenting ones, discarding all other saviours, apply to him for it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Rather, Surely “in vain from the hills” is the revelry of the mountains. The penitents contrast in it the uselessness of idol-worship with the salvation which Yahweh gives to His people.
