Jeremiah 8:18

“When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.”

"When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me." - Jeremiah 8:18
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What does Jeremiah 8:18 mean?

Jeremiah 8:18 (KJV) says, "When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me." This verse occurs within the larger context of Jeremiah's lament over the state of Judah and Jerusalem. Throughout the Book of Jeremiah, the prophet is deeply distressed over the…

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The Weight of a Faint Heart

In the Book of Jeremiah, we encounter a profound expression of sorrow that resonates deeply within the human experience: “When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.” (Jeremiah 8:18, KJV). In these words, the prophet Jeremiah articulates a struggle that…

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A Prayer for Comfort in Times of Sorrow

Heavenly Father, In this moment of humility, I come before You, seeking solace and strength in the depths of my heart. As I reflect today upon the words of Your servant Jeremiah, I resonate deeply with the sentiment expressed in Jeremiah 8:18, which says, "When I would comfort…

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Genesis 18-8
Jeremiah 36:8 - "And Baruch the son of Neriah did according to all that Jeremiah the prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the LORD in the LORD'S house."
Jeremiah 37:18 - "Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?"
Jeremiah 13:8 - "Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Jeremiah 8:20 - "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved."
Jeremiah 10:8 - "But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities."
"¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying," - Jeremiah 43:8
Jeremiah 18:3 - "Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels."
Jeremiah 5:18 - "Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end with you."
Jeremiah 18:19 - "Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me."
Jeremiah 6:18 - "¶ Therefore hear, ye nations, and know, O congregation, what is among them."