Jeremiah 4:31
For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.
Original Language Analysis
כִּי֩
H3588
כִּי֩
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 19
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כְּחוֹלָ֜ה
as of a woman in travail
H2470
כְּחוֹלָ֜ה
as of a woman in travail
Strong's:
H2470
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי
For I have heard
H8085
שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי
For I have heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 19
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
כְּמַבְכִּירָ֔ה
as of her that bringeth forth her first child
H1069
כְּמַבְכִּירָ֔ה
as of her that bringeth forth her first child
Strong's:
H1069
Word #:
6 of 19
to give the birthright
בַּת
of the daughter
H1323
בַּת
of the daughter
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
8 of 19
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
צִיּ֛וֹן
of Zion
H6726
צִיּ֛וֹן
of Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
9 of 19
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
תִּתְיַפֵּ֖חַ
that bewaileth
H3306
תִּתְיַפֵּ֖חַ
that bewaileth
Strong's:
H3306
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, to breathe hard, i.e., (by implication) to sigh
כַּפֶּ֑יהָ
her hands
H3709
כַּפֶּ֑יהָ
her hands
Strong's:
H3709
Word #:
12 of 19
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
נָ֣א
H4994
נָ֣א
Strong's:
H4994
Word #:
14 of 19
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
16 of 19
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Isaiah 1:15And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.Lamentations 1:17Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her: the LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.Jeremiah 13:21What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:31, 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 4:31 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:31 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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