Jeremiah 4:30
The Scripture
(30) And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.
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 5:31Jeremiah 13:21Isaiah 10:3Isaiah 20:6Isaiah 33:14Hebrews 2:3Ezekiel 23:40Ezekiel 23:41Ezekiel 28:9Ezekiel 28:13Revelation 17:4II Kings 9:30
Related verses (shared words)
I Corinthians 7:30II Corinthians 7:8Ecclesiastes 8:17Isaiah 1:18Joshua 17:18Job 16:6