Jeremiah 4:16
Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
Original Language Analysis
הַזְכִּ֣ירוּ
Make ye mention
H2142
הַזְכִּ֣ירוּ
Make ye mention
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
1 of 15
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
לַגּוֹיִ֗ם
to the nations
H1471
לַגּוֹיִ֗ם
to the nations
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
2 of 15
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
הַשְׁמִ֣יעוּ
behold publish
H8085
הַשְׁמִ֣יעוּ
behold publish
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 15
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
against Jerusalem
H3389
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
against Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
6 of 15
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
נֹצְרִ֥ים
that watchers
H5341
נֹצְרִ֥ים
that watchers
Strong's:
H5341
Word #:
7 of 15
to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
הַמֶּרְחָ֑ק
from a far
H4801
הַמֶּרְחָ֑ק
from a far
Strong's:
H4801
Word #:
10 of 15
remoteness, i.e., (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
וַֽיִּתְּנ֛וּ
and give out
H5414
וַֽיִּתְּנ֛וּ
and give out
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
11 of 15
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
12 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
עָרֵ֥י
against the cities
H5892
עָרֵ֥י
against the cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
13 of 15
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:15Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.Ezekiel 21:22At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint battering rams against the gates, to cast a mount, and to build a fort.Isaiah 39:3Then came Isaiah the prophet unto king Hezekiah, and said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they unto thee? And Hezekiah said, They are come from a far country unto me, even from Babylon.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:16, 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 4:16 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:16 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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