Jeremiah 4:23
The Scripture
(23) I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jeremiah records God’s declaration that He will punish Jerusalem severely because of its rebellion, and that the city will face destruction and exile. He emphasizes that the punishment is not for the people’s fault alone but a consequence of their disobedience. The chapter sets the tone for the prophet’s call to repentance and warning of divine judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 9:10Genesis 1:2Isaiah 24:19Isaiah 24:20Isaiah 24:21Isaiah 24:22Isaiah 24:23Revelation 20:11Isaiah 5:30Isaiah 13:10Ezekiel 32:7Ezekiel 32:8
Related verses (shared words)
Isaiah 30:26Isaiah 60:19Luke 11:36John 12:36Psalms 68:33Psalms 148:4