Jeremiah 4:20
Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
Original Language Analysis
שֶׁ֙בֶר֙
Destruction
H7667
שֶׁ֙בֶר֙
Destruction
Strong's:
H7667
Word #:
1 of 13
a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שֶׁ֙בֶר֙
Destruction
H7667
שֶׁ֙בֶר֙
Destruction
Strong's:
H7667
Word #:
3 of 13
a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
נִקְרָ֔א
is cried
H7121
נִקְרָ֔א
is cried
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
4 of 13
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
שֻׁדְּד֣וּ
is spoiled
H7703
שֻׁדְּד֣וּ
is spoiled
Strong's:
H7703
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, to be burly, i.e., (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָאָ֑רֶץ
for the whole land
H776
הָאָ֑רֶץ
for the whole land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
8 of 13
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
שֻׁדְּד֣וּ
is spoiled
H7703
שֻׁדְּד֣וּ
is spoiled
Strong's:
H7703
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to be burly, i.e., (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
אֹהָלַ֔י
are my tents
H168
אֹהָלַ֔י
are my tents
Strong's:
H168
Word #:
11 of 13
a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
Cross References
Psalms 42:7Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.Matthew 10:28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.Joel 1:15Alas for the day! for the day of the LORD is at hand, and as a destruction from the Almighty shall it come.2 Thessalonians 1:9Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;Isaiah 13:6Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.Isaiah 33:20Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.Jeremiah 17:18Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.Exodus 33:5For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.Ezekiel 14:21For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast?Leviticus 26:21And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:20, 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 4:20 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:20 for your walk with Christ today?
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