Jeremiah 16:9 Meaning and Explanation
“For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →God will remove all sounds of joy and celebration—the voices of mirth and wedding celebrations.
The Context of Jeremiah 16:9
God will eliminate all joy and celebration from the land.
What Does Jeremiah 16:9 Mean?
God describes judgment in terms of what will be taken away: gladness, celebration, and the sounds of wedding feasts. These specific sounds represent life, hope, and continuity. In Hebrew culture, wedding celebrations were major community events. Their cessation signals not only individual death but the end of the future itself—no new generations being born or formed in marriage.
The phrase 'in your eyes, and in your days' emphasizes that this loss will be witnessed by the living. Those who remain alive will see the complete cessation of joy and normal life cycles. This is judgment experienced by survivors, not just those who die.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 16:9
What does Jeremiah 16:9 mean?
God will remove all sounds of joy and celebration—the voices of mirth and wedding celebrations.
What is the context of Jeremiah 16:9?
God will eliminate all joy and celebration from the land.