Jeremiah 4:26
I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
Original Language Analysis
רָאִ֕יתִי
I beheld
H7200
רָאִ֕יתִי
I beheld
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 12
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
הַכַּרְמֶ֖ל
and lo the fruitful place
H3759
הַכַּרְמֶ֖ל
and lo the fruitful place
Strong's:
H3759
Word #:
3 of 12
a planted field (garden, orchard, vineyard or park); by implication, garden produce
הַמִּדְבָּ֑ר
was a wilderness
H4057
הַמִּדְבָּ֑ר
was a wilderness
Strong's:
H4057
Word #:
4 of 12
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עָרָ֗יו
and all the cities
H5892
עָרָ֗יו
and all the cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
6 of 12
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
מִפְּנֵ֖י
at the presence
H6440
מִפְּנֵ֖י
at the presence
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
8 of 12
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
מִפְּנֵ֖י
at the presence
H6440
מִפְּנֵ֖י
at the presence
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
10 of 12
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:26, 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 4:26 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
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