Jeremiah 4:11
At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,
Original Language Analysis
בָּעֵ֣ת
At that time
H6256
בָּעֵ֣ת
At that time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
1 of 17
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
הַהִ֗יא
H1931
הַהִ֗יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
2 of 17
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
עַמִּ֑י
of my people
H5971
עַמִּ֑י
of my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
4 of 17
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
הַזֶּה֙
H2088
וְלִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
and to Jerusalem
H3389
וְלִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
and to Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
6 of 17
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
ר֣וּחַ
wind
H7307
ר֣וּחַ
wind
Strong's:
H7307
Word #:
7 of 17
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
שְׁפָיִם֙
of the high places
H8205
שְׁפָיִם֙
of the high places
Strong's:
H8205
Word #:
9 of 17
bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain
בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר
in the wilderness
H4057
בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר
in the wilderness
Strong's:
H4057
Word #:
10 of 17
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
דֶּ֖רֶךְ
toward
H1870
דֶּ֖רֶךְ
toward
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
11 of 17
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
בַּת
the daughter
H1323
בַּת
the daughter
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
12 of 17
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
עַמִּ֑י
of my people
H5971
עַמִּ֑י
of my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
13 of 17
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
ל֥וֹא
H3808
ל֥וֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
14 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לִזְר֖וֹת
not to fan
H2219
לִזְר֖וֹת
not to fan
Strong's:
H2219
Word #:
15 of 17
to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
Cross References
Ezekiel 17:10Yea, behold, being planted, shall it prosper? shall it not utterly wither, when the east wind toucheth it? it shall wither in the furrows where it grew.Hosea 13:15Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:11, 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 4:11 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:11 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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