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What Does Jeremiah 4:5 Mean?

Jeremiah 4:5 in the King James Version says “Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, ... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.

Jeremiah 4:5 · KJV


Context

3

For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.

4

Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.

5

Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.

6

Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction. retire: or, strengthen destruction: Heb. breaking

7

The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make thy land desolate; and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Detailed theological analysis of Jeremiah 4:5 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 4:5, 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 4:5 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
  2. What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:5 for your walk with Christ today?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 16 words
הַגִּ֣ידוּ1 of 16

Declare

H5046

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

בִֽיהוּדָ֗ה2 of 16

ye in Judah

H3063

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙3 of 16

in Jerusalem

H3389

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

הַשְׁמִ֔יעוּ4 of 16

and publish

H8085

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

וְאִמְר֔וּ5 of 16

and say

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

ותִּקְע֥וּ6 of 16

Blow

H8628

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

שׁוֹפָ֖ר7 of 16

ye the trumpet

H7782

a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn

בָּאָ֑רֶץ8 of 16

in the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

קִרְא֤וּ9 of 16

cry

H7121

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

מַלְאוּ֙10 of 16

gather together

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

וְאִמְר֔וּ11 of 16

and say

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

הֵאָסְפ֥וּ12 of 16

Assemble

H622

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

וְנָב֖וֹאָה13 of 16

yourselves and let us go

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל14 of 16
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

עָרֵ֥י15 of 16

cities

H5892

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

הַמִּבְצָֽר׃16 of 16

into the defenced

H4013

a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender


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 4:5 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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