uW Translation Notes:

General Information:

Jeremiah and Yahweh have a conversation about the people of Judah.

(Occurrence 0) My sorrow has no end

(Some words not found in UHB: cheerfulness_of,my in sorrow on,me heart_of,my sick )

The word “my” refers to Jeremiah. The original text is unclear and is interpreted here in different ways by modern versions.

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / hyperbole

(Occurrence 0) has no end

(Some words not found in UHB: cheerfulness_of,my in sorrow on,me heart_of,my sick )

These words are an exaggeration that express the great extent of Jeremiah’s sorrow. Alternate translation: “is very great”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

(Occurrence 0) my heart is sick

(Some words not found in UHB: cheerfulness_of,my in sorrow on,me heart_of,my sick )

Here “heart” represents Jeremiah, emphasizing his feelings and emotions. Alternate translation: “I feel sick deep down inside me”