Jeremiah 4:8
The Scripture
(8) For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
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
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