What Does Jeremiah 4:22 Mean?

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

“is foolish”

(figuratively) silly

“For my people”

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

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“they have no knowledge”

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

“children”

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

“me they are sottish”

silly

they (only used when emphatic)

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“and they have none understanding”

to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand

they (only used when emphatic)

“they are wise”

wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)

they (only used when emphatic)

“to do evil”

properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)

“but to do good”

to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“they have no knowledge”

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o