Jeremiah 4:8
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
Original Language Analysis
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
1 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שַׂקִּ֖ים
you with sackcloth
H8242
שַׂקִּ֖ים
you with sackcloth
Strong's:
H8242
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e., coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grai
סִפְד֣וּ
lament
H5594
סִפְד֣וּ
lament
Strong's:
H5594
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as middle easterners do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
וְהֵילִ֑ילוּ
and howl
H3213
וְהֵילִ֑ילוּ
and howl
Strong's:
H3213
Word #:
6 of 13
to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁ֛ב
is not turned back
H7725
שָׁ֛ב
is not turned back
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
9 of 13
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אַף
anger
H639
אַף
anger
Strong's:
H639
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
Cross References
Isaiah 22:12And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:Jeremiah 6:26O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation: for the spoiler shall suddenly come upon us.Isaiah 32:11Tremble, ye women that are at ease; be troubled, ye careless ones: strip you, and make you bare, and gird sackcloth upon your loins.Isaiah 10:4Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.Isaiah 5:25Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:8, 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 4:8 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:8 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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