22 Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people?

Other Translations of Jeremiah 8:22

King James Version

22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered recovered: Heb. gone up?

English Standard Version

22 Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?

The Message

22 Are there no healing ointments in Gilead? Isn't there a doctor in the house? So why can't something be done to heal and save my dear, dear people?

New King James Version

22 Is there no balm in Gilead, Is there no physician there? Why then is there no recovery For the health of the daughter of my people?

New Living Translation

22 Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why is there no healing for the wounds of my people?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 8:22

Commentary on Jeremiah 8:14-22

(Read Jeremiah 8:14-22)

At length they begin to see the hand of God lifted up. And when God appears against us, every thing that is against us appears formidable. As salvation only can be found in the Lord, so the present moment should be seized. Is there no medicine proper for a sick and dying kingdom? Is there no skilful, faithful hand to apply the medicine? Yes, God is able to help and to heal them. If sinners die of their wounds, their blood is upon their own heads. The blood of Christ is balm in Gilead, his Spirit is the Physician there, all-sufficient; so that the people may be healed, but will not. Thus men die unpardoned and unchanged, for they will not come to Christ to be saved.

6 " 'Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 33:6

King James Version

6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

English Standard Version

6 Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them and reveal to them abundance of prosperity and security.

The Message

6 "But now take another look. I'm going to give this city a thorough renovation, working a true healing inside and out. I'm going to show them life whole, life brimming with blessings.

New King James Version

6 Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

New Living Translation

6 "Nevertheless, the time will come when I will heal Jerusalem's wounds and give it prosperity and true peace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 33:6

Commentary on Jeremiah 33:1-13

(Read Jeremiah 33:1-13)

Those who expect to receive comforts from God, must call upon him. Promises are given, not to do away, but to quicken and encourage prayer. These promises lead us to the gospel of Christ; and in that God has revealed truth to direct us, and peace to make us easy. All who by sanctifying grace are cleansed from the filth of sin, by pardoning mercy are freed from the guilt. When sinners are thus justified, washed, and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Holy Spirit, they are enabled to walk before God in peace and purity. Many are led to perceive the real difference between the people of God and the world around them, and to fear the Divine wrath. It is promised that the people who were long in sorrow, shall again be filled with joy. Where the Lord gives righteousness and peace, he will give all needful supplies for temporal wants; and all we have will be comforts, as sanctified by the word and by prayer.