Jeremiah 4:29
The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.
Original Language Analysis
פָּרָ֜שׁ
of the horsemen
H6571
פָּרָ֜שׁ
of the horsemen
Strong's:
H6571
Word #:
2 of 18
a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry
וְרֹ֣מֵה
H7411
וְרֹ֣מֵה
Strong's:
H7411
Word #:
3 of 18
to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
קֶ֗שֶׁת
and bowmen
H7198
קֶ֗שֶׁת
and bowmen
Strong's:
H7198
Word #:
4 of 18
a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעִ֣יר
The whole city
H5892
הָעִ֣יר
The whole city
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
7 of 18
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
בָּ֚אוּ
they shall go
H935
בָּ֚אוּ
they shall go
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
8 of 18
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
בֶּעָבִ֔ים
into thickets
H5645
בֶּעָבִ֔ים
into thickets
Strong's:
H5645
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, an envelope, i.e., darkness (or density, 2 chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
עָל֑וּ
and climb up
H5927
עָל֑וּ
and climb up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
11 of 18
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעִ֣יר
The whole city
H5892
הָעִ֣יר
The whole city
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
13 of 18
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
עֲזוּבָ֔ה
shall be forsaken
H5800
עֲזוּבָ֔ה
shall be forsaken
Strong's:
H5800
Word #:
14 of 18
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
וְאֵין
H369
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
dwell
H3427
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב
dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
16 of 18
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:29, 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 4:29 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
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Analysis & Commentary
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