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No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when they are punished, says the LORD. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Are they ashamed of these disgusting actions? Not at all—they don’t even know how to blush! Therefore, they will lie among the slaughtered. They will be brought down when I punish them, says the LORD. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Were they ashamed when they committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed; they did not know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they shall be overthrown, says the LORD. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed, Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; In the time of their punishment They shall be cast down,” says the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Were they ashamed because of the abomination they had done? They were not ashamed at all, And they did not know how to be ashamed; Therefore they will fall among those who fall; At the time of their punishment they will collapse,” Says the LORD. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Were they ashamed because of the abomination they had done? They certainly were not ashamed, And they did not know how to blush; Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time of their punishment they shall be brought down,&#8221 Says the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Were they ashamed because of the abomination they had done? They certainly were not ashamed, And they did not know how to blush; Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time of their punishment they shall be brought down,” Declares the LORD. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Were they ashamed because of the abomination they had done? They certainly were not ashamed, And they did not know how to feel dishonor; Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time of their punishment they shall be brought down,” Says Yahweh. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Were they ashamed because of the extremely disgusting and shamefully vile things they had done? They were not at all ashamed, And they did not know how to blush. Therefore, they shall fall among those who fall; At the time of their punishment they shall be overthrown,” Says the LORD. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Were they ashamed when they acted so detestably? They weren’t at all ashamed. They can no longer feel humiliation. Therefore, they will fall among the fallen. When I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Were they ashamed when they acted so abhorrently? They weren&#8217t at all ashamed. They can no longer feel humiliation. Therefore, they will fall among the fallen. When I punish them, they will collapse,&#8221 says the LORD. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall; in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They should be ashamed of the way they live, but they don't even blush. And so, when I punish Judah, they will end up on the ground, dead like everyone else. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Are they ashamed that they do disgusting things? No, they're not ashamed. They don't even know how to blush. So they will die with those who die. They will be brought down when I punish them,' " says the LORD. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> My people, were you ashamed because you did these disgusting things? No, you were not ashamed at all; you don't even know how to blush! And so you will fall as others have fallen; when I punish you, that will be the end of you. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Are they ashamed because they have done what is repugnant to God? They weren't ashamed at all; they don't even know how to blush! Therefore they'll fall with those who fall. When I punish them, they'll be brought down," says the LORD. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse, says the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Are they ashamed because they have done such disgusting things? No, they are not at all ashamed! They do not even know how to blush! So they will die just like others have died. They will be brought to ruin when I punish them, says the LORD. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No. They were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among those who fall; in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, says the LORD. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? no, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed. They couldn’t blush. Therefore they will fall among those who fall. In the time of their visitation they will be cast down, says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> They were ashamed when they did abomination! Indeed, they are not ashamed at all, "" And they have not known blushing, "" Therefore, they fall among falling ones, "" They stumble in the time of their inspection, said YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They were ashamed when they did abomination! Yea, they are not at all ashamed, And blushing they have not known, Therefore, they do fall among falling ones, In the time of their inspection they stumble, said Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Were they ashamed when they did abomination? also shaming they will not be ashamed, and they knew not to feel shame: for this they shall fall among the falling: in the time of their reviewing they shall faint, said Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They are confounded, because they have committed abomination: yea rather they are not confounded with confusion, and they have not know how to blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall; in the time of their visitation they shall fall, saith the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> They have been confounded because they committed abomination. Or rather, they have not been confounded with shame, for they do not know how to blush. For this reason, they will fall among the fallen. In the time of their visitation, they will fall, says the Lord. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/8.htm">New American Bible</a> They have acted shamefully; they have done abominable things, yet they are not at all ashamed, they do not know how to blush. Hence they shall be among those who fall; in their time of punishment they shall stumble, says the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They acted shamefully, they committed abomination; yet they were not at all ashamed, they did not know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; at the time when I punish them, they shall be overthrown, says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now they are ashamed because they have committed abomination, but the impudent are not at all ashamed, neither do they know what chastisement is. Therefore they fall among the fallen; in the time of their punishment they shall be overthrown, says the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> They were ashamed because they have performed defilement, and the shameful are shameless, and they do not know how to be rebuked. Because of this, they will fall with the fallen ones, and at the time that they are visited, they shall be overthrown, says LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> They shall be put to shame because they have committed abomination; Yea, they are not at all ashamed, Neither know they how to blush; therefore shall they fall among them that fall, In the time of their visitation they shall stumble, Saith the LORD. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=2602" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/8.htm">Judah's Sin and Punishment</a> …11They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. 12<a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: hō·ḇi·šū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">Are they ashamed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">of the abomination</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: ṯō·w·‘ê·ḇāh (N-fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">they have committed?</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">No,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: yê·ḇō·šū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">shame</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: bō·wōš (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">at all;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they do not even</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏā·‘ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know how</a> <a href="/hebrew/3637.htm" title="3637: wə·hik·kā·lêm (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To be humiliated. A primitive root; properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult.">to blush.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: yip·pə·lū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">they will fall</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: ḇan·nō·p̄ə·lîm (Prep-b, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">among the fallen;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bə·‘êṯ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/6486.htm" title="6486: pə·qud·dā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Oversight, mustering, visitation, store. Feminine passive participle of paqad; visitation.">I punish them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3782.htm" title="3782: yik·kā·šə·lū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To stumble, stagger, totter. A primitive root; to totter or waver; by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall.">they will collapse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 13I will take away their harvest, declares the LORD. There will be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the tree, and even the leaf will wither. Whatever I have given them will be lost to them.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Jeremiah 6:15</a> Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/16-52.htm">Ezekiel 16:52</a> So now you must bear your disgrace, since you have brought justification for your sisters. For they appear more righteous than you, because your sins were more vile than theirs. So you too must bear your shame and disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous. <a href="/ezekiel/16-54.htm">Ezekiel 16:54</a> So you will bear your disgrace and be ashamed of all you did to comfort them. <a href="/ezekiel/16-61.htm">Ezekiel 16:61</a> Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your older and younger sisters. I will give them to you as daughters, but not because of My covenant with you. <a href="/hosea/4-9.htm">Hosea 4:9</a> And it shall be like people, like priest. I will punish both of them for their ways and repay them for their deeds. <a href="/hosea/4-18.htm">Hosea 4:18</a> When their liquor is gone, they turn to prostitution; their rulers dearly love disgrace. <a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5</a> The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame. <a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Isaiah 3:9</a> The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. <a href="/isaiah/9-14.htm">Isaiah 9:14-16</a> So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. / The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up. <a href="/isaiah/57-12.htm">Isaiah 57:12</a> I will expose your righteousness and your works, and they will not profit you. <a href="/micah/3-11.htm">Micah 3:11</a> Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a> Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-2</a> It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Philippians 3:19</a> Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? no, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall: in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, said the LORD.ashamed when.<a href="/jeremiah/3-3.htm">Jeremiah 3:3</a> Therefore the showers have been withholden, and there hath been no latter rain; and thou hadst a whore's forehead, thou refusedst to be ashamed.<a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Jeremiah 6:15</a> Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.<a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1,7</a> To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually… therefore.<a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Isaiah 9:13-17</a> For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts… <a href="/isaiah/24-2.htm">Isaiah 24:2</a> And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.<a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25-31</a> There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof… in the.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a> To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.<a href="/hosea/5-9.htm">Hosea 5:9</a> Ephraim shall be desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I made known that which shall surely be.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Able</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-9.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Blush</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-29.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-30.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-4.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-3.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-4.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Loathsome</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-6.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Red</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-9.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-21.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Visitation</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Able</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-13.htm">Ashamed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Blush</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-19.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-27.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-22.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-22.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-22.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/8-10.htm">Loathsome</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-23.htm">Overthrown</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-9.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Punished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-9.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-14.htm">Red</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-19.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-4.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-15.htm">Visitation</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 8</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/8-1.htm">The calamity of the Jews, both dead and alive.</a> 4. <a href="/jeremiah/8-4.htm">He upbraids their foolish and shameless impenitency.</a> 13. <a href="/jeremiah/8-13.htm">He shows their grievous judgment;</a> 18. <a href="/jeremiah/8-18.htm">and bewails their desperate estate.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? This phrase questions the moral awareness of the people of Judah. The term "abomination" often refers to idolatry and practices detestable to God, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/18-22.htm">Leviticus 18:22</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/7-25.htm">Deuteronomy 7:25</a>. The rhetorical question implies a lack of repentance and awareness of sin, echoing the spiritual insensitivity found in <a href="/isaiah/1-4.htm">Isaiah 1:4</a>. The historical context involves Judah's persistent idolatry despite prophetic warnings, reflecting a hardened heart similar to that of Pharaoh in Exodus.No, they have no shame at all; This statement highlights the people's complete moral desensitization. In ancient Near Eastern culture, shame was a powerful social force, yet here it is absent. This mirrors the condition described in <a href="/zephaniah/3-5.htm">Zephaniah 3:5</a>, where justice is perverted. The lack of shame indicates a deep spiritual decay, akin to the state of Sodom and Gomorrah in <a href="/genesis/19.htm">Genesis 19</a>.they do not even know how to blush. Blushing signifies an innate sense of guilt or embarrassment, which is absent here. This phrase suggests a total loss of moral compass, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm">Ephesians 4:19</a>, where people are described as having lost all sensitivity. The cultural context of the time valued honor and shame, making this insensitivity particularly egregious.So they will fall among the fallen; This predicts inevitable judgment and downfall, aligning with the principle of reaping what one sows, as in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>. The imagery of falling suggests defeat and destruction, reminiscent of the fall of Israel to Assyria in <a href="/2_kings/17.htm">2 Kings 17</a>. It underscores the certainty of divine justice.when I punish them, they will collapse, The phrase indicates God's active role in judgment, consistent with His character as a just judge, as seen in <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a>. The collapse signifies total ruin, similar to the fate of Babylon in <a href="/isaiah/47.htm">Isaiah 47</a>. This serves as a warning of the consequences of persistent sin.says the LORD. This affirms the divine authority behind the message, emphasizing its certainty. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) connects to God's covenant relationship with Israel, highlighting their breach of covenant. It reflects the prophetic tradition where God's word is final and unchangeable, as in <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by his deep emotional connection to the messages he delivered. 2. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which had turned away from God and was engaging in idolatry and other sins. Jeremiah's prophecies were directed towards this kingdom, warning them of impending judgment. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through Jeremiah. He is portrayed as just and righteous, holding His people accountable for their sins. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abomination.htm">Abomination</a> Refers to the sinful practices and idolatry that the people of Judah were engaging in, which were detestable in the sight of God. 5. <a href="/topical/p/punishment_and_collapse.htm">Punishment and Collapse</a> The consequences that God declares will come upon Judah due to their unrepentant sinfulness. This is a reference to the impending Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_spiritual_insensitivity.htm">The Danger of Spiritual Insensitivity</a> When people become desensitized to sin, they lose the ability to feel shame or guilt. This spiritual numbness can lead to severe consequences, as seen in Judah's downfall. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> True repentance involves recognizing sin, feeling genuine remorse, and turning back to God. Without repentance, judgment is inevitable. <a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a> God's judgment is not arbitrary but is a response to persistent sin and rebellion. Understanding His justice helps us appreciate His holiness and the seriousness of sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets_and_scripture.htm">The Role of Prophets and Scripture</a> Prophets like Jeremiah were sent to call people back to God. Today, Scripture serves as our guide and warning, urging us to live righteously. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_integrity.htm">Living with Integrity</a> As believers, we are called to live in a way that honors God, being sensitive to sin and quick to repent when we fall short.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 8</a> <a href="/q/are_there_records_of_invasions_in_jeremiah_12_14.htm">In Jeremiah 12:14, God mentions punishing invading neighbors. Are there historical records confirming such invasions or conflicts?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_kings_25_8_and_jer_52_12.htm">In 2 Kings 25:8, the city falls on the seventh day of the fifth month, while Jeremiah 52:12 reports the tenth day--how can these differing dates be reconciled?</a> <a href="/q/do_idols_in_jeremiah_10_conflict_with_other_texts.htm">Jeremiah 10:14-15: Does the portrayal of idols as complete falsehood conflict with other biblical texts that acknowledge spiritual powers behind foreign gods?</a> <a href="/q/biblical_view_on_the_scarlet_letter.htm">What is the biblical perspective on The Scarlet Letter?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Are they ashamed הֹבִ֕שׁוּ (hō·ḇi·šū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3001.htm">Strong's 3001: </a> To be ashamed, confused, disappointed, to dry up, wither of their loathsome תוֹעֵבָ֖ה (ṯō·w·‘ê·ḇāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol conduct? עָשׂ֑וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make No, גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and they have no shame לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no at all, בּ֣וֹשׁ (bō·wōš) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed not even [enough] לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to blush. וְהִכָּלֵם֙ (wə·hik·kā·lêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3637.htm">Strong's 3637: </a> To wound, to taunt, insult Therefore לָכֵ֞ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus they will fall יִפְּל֣וּ (yip·pə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie among the fallen. בַנֹּפְלִ֗ים (ḇan·nō·p̄ə·lîm) Preposition-b, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie When בְּעֵ֧ת (bə·‘êṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when I punish them, פְּקֻדָּתָ֛ם (pə·qud·dā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6486.htm">Strong's 6486: </a> Oversight, mustering, visitation, store they will collapse, יִכָּשְׁל֖וּ (yik·kā·šə·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3782.htm">Strong's 3782: </a> To totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall says אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Jeremiah 8:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-12.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 8:12 Were they ashamed when they had committed (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 8:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 8:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/8-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 8:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 8:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>