Jeremiah 4:10
Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.
Original Language Analysis
הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ
deceived
H5377
הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ
deceived
Strong's:
H5377
Word #:
6 of 18
to lead astray, i.e., (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ
deceived
H5377
הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ
deceived
Strong's:
H5377
Word #:
7 of 18
to lead astray, i.e., (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
לָעָ֤ם
this people
H5971
לָעָ֤ם
this people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
8 of 18
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
הַזֶּה֙
H2088
וְלִירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם
and Jerusalem
H3389
וְלִירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם
and Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
10 of 18
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
שָׁל֖וֹם
Ye shall have peace
H7965
שָׁל֖וֹם
Ye shall have peace
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
12 of 18
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
יִהְיֶ֣ה
H1961
יִהְיֶ֣ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
13 of 18
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
וְנָגְעָ֥ה
reacheth
H5060
וְנָגְעָ֥ה
reacheth
Strong's:
H5060
Word #:
15 of 18
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
חֶ֖רֶב
whereas the sword
H2719
חֶ֖רֶב
whereas the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
16 of 18
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:10, including the time period during Jeremiah's ministry (627-586 BC), the political situation with Babylon's rise to power, and how this verse relates to Judah's covenant unfaithfulness and coming judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jeremiah 4:10 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:10 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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