Jeremiah 4:9
And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָיָ֤ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֤ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 14
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בַיּוֹם
And it shall come to pass at that day
H3117
בַיּוֹם
And it shall come to pass at that day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
2 of 14
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַהוּא֙
H1931
הַהוּא֙
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
3 of 14
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יֹאבַ֥ד
shall perish
H6
יֹאבַ֥ד
shall perish
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
וְלֵ֣ב
and the heart
H3820
וְלֵ֣ב
and the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
7 of 14
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וְלֵ֣ב
and the heart
H3820
וְלֵ֣ב
and the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
9 of 14
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וְנָשַׁ֙מּוּ֙
shall be astonished
H8074
וְנָשַׁ֙מּוּ֙
shall be astonished
Strong's:
H8074
Word #:
11 of 14
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
and the priests
H3548
הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
and the priests
Strong's:
H3548
Word #:
12 of 14
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:9, 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 4:9 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:9 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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