Jeremiah 4:5
Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.
Original Language Analysis
הַגִּ֣ידוּ
Declare
H5046
הַגִּ֣ידוּ
Declare
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
בִֽיהוּדָ֗ה
ye in Judah
H3063
בִֽיהוּדָ֗ה
ye in Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
2 of 16
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
in Jerusalem
H3389
וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙
in Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
3 of 16
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
הַשְׁמִ֔יעוּ
and publish
H8085
הַשְׁמִ֔יעוּ
and publish
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 16
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
ותִּקְע֥וּ
Blow
H8628
ותִּקְע֥וּ
Blow
Strong's:
H8628
Word #:
6 of 16
to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become
שׁוֹפָ֖ר
ye the trumpet
H7782
שׁוֹפָ֖ר
ye the trumpet
Strong's:
H7782
Word #:
7 of 16
a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
קִרְא֤וּ
cry
H7121
קִרְא֤וּ
cry
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
9 of 16
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
מַלְאוּ֙
gather together
H4390
מַלְאוּ֙
gather together
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
10 of 16
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
הֵאָסְפ֥וּ
Assemble
H622
הֵאָסְפ֥וּ
Assemble
Strong's:
H622
Word #:
12 of 16
to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
וְנָב֖וֹאָה
yourselves and let us go
H935
וְנָב֖וֹאָה
yourselves and let us go
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
13 of 16
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
Cross References
Jeremiah 8:14Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD.Jeremiah 6:1O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth-haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.Joshua 10:20And it came to pass, when Joshua and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with a very great slaughter, till they were consumed, that the rest which remained of them entered into fenced cities.Hosea 8:1Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:5, 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 4:5 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:5 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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