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What Does Jeremiah 4:10 Mean?

Jeremiah 4:10 in the King James Version says “Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whe... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.

Jeremiah 4:10 · KJV


Context

8

For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.

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.

10

Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.

11

At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,

12

Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them. a full: or, a fuller wind than those give: Heb. utter judgments


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Detailed theological analysis of Jeremiah 4:10 with Hebrew word studies, doctrinal significance, and connections to broader biblical themes. This would reference original language terms, explain theological concepts, and show how the verse fits into redemptive history and points to Christ.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:10, 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.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Jeremiah 4:10 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
  2. What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:10 for your walk with Christ today?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 18 words
לֵאמֹ֔ר1 of 18

Then said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲהָ֣הּ׀2 of 18

I Ah

H162

oh!

אֲדֹנָ֣י3 of 18

Lord

H136

the lord (used as a proper name of god only)

יְהוִ֗ה4 of 18

GOD

H3069

god

אָכֵן֩5 of 18

surely

H403

firmly; figuratively, surely; also (adversative) but

הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ6 of 18

deceived

H5377

to lead astray, i.e., (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce

הִשֵּׁ֜אתָ7 of 18

deceived

H5377

to lead astray, i.e., (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce

לָעָ֤ם8 of 18

this people

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

הַזֶּה֙9 of 18
H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וְלִירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם10 of 18

and Jerusalem

H3389

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

לֵאמֹ֔ר11 of 18

Then said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

שָׁל֖וֹם12 of 18

Ye shall have peace

H7965

safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace

יִהְיֶ֣ה13 of 18
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

לָכֶ֑ם14 of 18
H0
וְנָגְעָ֥ה15 of 18

reacheth

H5060

properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive

חֶ֖רֶב16 of 18

whereas the sword

H2719

drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

עַד17 of 18
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

הַנָּֽפֶשׁ׃18 of 18

unto the soul

H5315

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Jeremiah 4:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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