King James Version
Jeremiah 4:15 in the King James Version says “For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.”
Jeremiah 4:15 · KJV
Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.
O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“declareth”
H5046properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
“from Dan”
H1835dan, one of the sons of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in palestine colonized by them
“and publisheth”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“affliction”
H205strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
“Ephraim”
H669ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
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