Jeremiah 4:28
The Scripture
(28) For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black: because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
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 4:23Jeremiah 4:24Jeremiah 4:25Jeremiah 4:26Jeremiah 12:4Jeremiah 23:10Isaiah 24:4Isaiah 33:8Isaiah 33:9Hosea 4:3Joel 1:10Isaiah 5:30
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