Jeremiah 9:15 cpdv — For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will feed this people with absinthe, and I…

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"For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will feed this people with absinthe, and I will give them the water of gall to drink. "

— Jeremiah 9:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 9 — Context

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Who is the wise man who understands this, and to whom a word from the mouth of the Lord may be given, so that he may announce this: why the land has perished, and has been scorched like a desert, so much so that no one passes through it?”

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And the Lord said: “It is because they have abandoned my law, which I gave to them, and they have not listened to my voice, and they have not walked by it.

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And they have gone after the depravity of their own heart, and after Baal, which they learned from their fathers.”

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For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will feed this people with absinthe, and I will give them the water of gall to drink.

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And I will disperse them among nations, which they and their fathers have not known. And I will send the sword after them, until they are consumed.”

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Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Consider and call upon the women mourners, and let them approach. And send to those women who are wise, and let them hurry.

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‘Let them hasten to take up a lamentation over us. Let our eyes shed tears, and our eyelids run with water.’

Jeremiah 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 9:15 say?
Jeremiah 9:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will feed this people with absinthe, and I will give them the water of gall to drink. ”
Where is Jeremiah 9:15 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 9:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 9, verse 15.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 9:15.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 9:15 in?
Jeremiah 9:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 9:15?
Jeremiah 9:15 reads (CPDV): “For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will feed this people with absinthe, and I will give them the water of gall to drink. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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