Jeremiah 4:7
The Scripture
(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.
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 5:6Jeremiah 25:38Jeremiah 49:19Jeremiah 50:17Jeremiah 50:44II Kings 24:1II Kings 25:1Daniel 7:4Jeremiah 25:9Jeremiah 27:8Ezekiel 21:19Ezekiel 21:20
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 6:6Ezekiel 29:12Isaiah 15:1Ezekiel 19:7Ezekiel 12:20Amos 7:9