Jer 8:13 | JFB | STEP | 13. surely consume —literally, "gathering I will gather," or "consuming I will consume." no grapes . . . nor figs — ( ). things that I have given . . . shall pass away —rather, "I will appoint to them those who shall overwhelm (pass over) them," that is, I will send the enemy upon them [MAURER ]. English Version accords well with the context; Though their grapes and figs ripen, they shall not be allowed to enjoy them.

Jeremiah 8:13

13. surely consume—literally, "gathering I will gather," or "consuming I will consume."

no grapes . . . nor figs— (Joe 1:7; Mt 21:19).

things that I have given . . . shall pass away—rather, "I will appoint to them those who shall overwhelm (pass over) them," that is, I will send the enemy upon them [MAURER]. English Version accords well with the context; Though their grapes and figs ripen, they shall not be allowed to enjoy them.