Jeremiah 4:26
The Scripture
(26) I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
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 12:4Jeremiah 14:2Jeremiah 14:3Jeremiah 14:4Jeremiah 14:5Jeremiah 14:6Deuteronomy 29:23Deuteronomy 29:24Deuteronomy 29:25Deuteronomy 29:26Deuteronomy 29:27Deuteronomy 29:28
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