Jeremiah 4:13

"A full wind from these will come for me. Now I will also utter judgments against them.”"

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 4:13, the prophet conveys a vivid image of impending judgment. The phrase "a full wind from these will come for me" depicts a powerful and overwhelming force, likely referring to an invading army. This metaphor illustrates how such a destructive force is coming to bring divine retribution against Judah's enemies. The verse sets the stage for the severe consequences that will follow, reflecting both the might of the adversaries and God’s sovereign judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

His troops move on in large masses like dark threatening cloudsJoel 2:2. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled -Jeremiah’s own cry of grief.

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