Jeremiah 23:19
New International Version
See, the storm of the LORD will burst out in wrath, a whirlwind swirling down on the heads of the wicked.

New Living Translation
Look! The LORD’s anger bursts out like a storm, a whirlwind that swirls down on the heads of the wicked.

English Standard Version
Behold, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest; it will burst upon the head of the wicked.

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked.

King James Bible
Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.

New King James Version
Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD has gone forth in fury— A violent whirlwind! It will fall violently on the head of the wicked.

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling tempest; It will swirl down on the head of the wicked.

NASB 1995
“Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling tempest; It will swirl down on the head of the wicked.

NASB 1977
“Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling tempest; It will swirl down on the head of the wicked.

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, the storm of Yahweh has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling storm; It will whirl down on the head of the wicked.

Amplified Bible
“Behold, the tempest of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, A whirling tempest; It will whirl and burst on the heads of the wicked.

Christian Standard Bible
Look, a storm from the LORD! Wrath has gone out, a whirling storm. It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Look, a storm from the LORD! Wrath has gone out, a whirling storm. It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.

American Standard Version
Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, even his wrath, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.

Contemporary English Version
They are evil! So in my anger I will strike them like a violent storm.

English Revised Version
Behold, the tempest of the LORD, even his fury, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The storm of the LORD will come with his anger. Like a windstorm, it will swirl down on the heads of the wicked.

Good News Translation
His anger is a storm, a furious wind that will rage over the heads of the wicked,

International Standard Version
Look, the storm of the LORD's wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest, and it will swirl down around the head of the wicked.

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked.

NET Bible
But just watch! The wrath of the LORD will come like a storm! Like a raging storm it will rage down on the heads of those who are wicked.

New Heart English Bible
Look, the storm of the LORD, his wrath, has gone forth. Yes, a whirling storm. It shall burst on the head of the wicked.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.

World English Bible
Behold, Yahweh’s storm, his wrath, has gone out. Yes, a whirling storm! It will burst on the head of the wicked.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, a whirlwind of YHWH—Fury has gone out, even a piercing whirlwind, "" It stays on the head of the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, a whirlwind of Jehovah -- Fury hath gone out, even a piercing whirlwind, On the head of the wicked it stayeth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, the storm of Jehovah went forth with wrath, a piercing storm; it shall be hurled upon the head of the evil ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold the whirlwind of the Lord's indignation shall come forth, and a tempest shall break out and come upon the head of the wicked.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord’s indignation will go forth, and a tempest will break out; it will overwhelm the head of the impious.

New American Bible
See, the storm of the LORD! His wrath breaks forth In a whirling storm that bursts upon the heads of the wicked.

New Revised Standard Version
Look, the storm of the LORD! Wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest; it will burst upon the head of the wicked.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, the punishment of the LORD is gone forth in fury, and the punishment will kindle; it shall fall upon the head of the wicked.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold the action of LORD JEHOVAH went out in passion, and the blazing action shall rest on the head of the wicked
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, a storm of the LORD is gone forth in fury, Yea, a whirling storm; It shall whirl upon the head of the wicked.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, there is an earthquake from the Lord, and anger proceeds to a convulsion, it shall come violently upon the ungodly.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Lying Prophets
18But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it? 19Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. 20The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.…

Cross References
Nahum 1:3
The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.

Isaiah 30:30
And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.

Ezekiel 13:13
Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury.

Job 21:18
Are they like straw before the wind, like chaff swept away by a storm?

Psalm 83:15
so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm.

Isaiah 29:6
you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.

Isaiah 28:2
Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground.

Isaiah 66:15
For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire.

Hosea 8:7
For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up.

Zechariah 7:14
But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations that they had not known, and the land was left desolate behind them so that no one could come or go. Thus they turned the pleasant land into a desolation.”

Matthew 7:27
The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

Luke 6:49
But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”

Revelation 11:19
Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.

Revelation 16:18
And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.

Matthew 24:27
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously on the head of the wicked.

Jeremiah 4:11
At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,

Jeremiah 25:32
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.

Jeremiah 30:23
Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.

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Jeremiah 23
1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.
5. Christ shall rule and save them.
9. Against false prophets;
33. and mockers of the true prophets.














Behold, the storm of the LORD
This phrase introduces a divine intervention characterized as a storm, symbolizing God's judgment. In biblical literature, storms often represent God's power and wrath (e.g., Job 38:1, Nahum 1:3). The imagery of a storm conveys the overwhelming and unstoppable nature of God's actions. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as a righteous judge who acts against sin and injustice.

has gone out with fury
The phrase emphasizes the intensity and purposefulness of God's judgment. The term "fury" indicates a righteous anger directed towards sin, reflecting God's holiness and justice. This is consistent with other Old Testament passages where God's wrath is depicted as a response to covenant unfaithfulness (e.g., Deuteronomy 29:28, Isaiah 13:9).

a whirlwind swirling down
The whirlwind is a powerful and destructive force, often used in scripture to describe God's presence and action (e.g., 2 Kings 2:1, Ezekiel 1:4). It suggests suddenness and inescapability, reinforcing the idea that God's judgment is both imminent and unavoidable. The swirling motion implies chaos and upheaval, which are common consequences of divine judgment.

upon the heads of the wicked
This specifies the target of God's judgment: the wicked. In the context of Jeremiah, the wicked often refers to those who have turned away from God's covenant, including false prophets and corrupt leaders (Jeremiah 23:11-14). The phrase "upon the heads" indicates direct and personal accountability, underscoring the biblical principle that individuals are responsible for their actions and will face consequences accordingly (e.g., Ezekiel 18:20).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as executing judgment against the wicked.

3. The Wicked
Those who have turned away from God's commandments and are subject to His judgment.

4. The Storm/Whirlwind
A metaphor for God's powerful and unstoppable judgment.

5. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, often the primary audience of Jeremiah's prophecies.
Teaching Points
God's Righteous Judgment
The imagery of a storm highlights the certainty and intensity of God's judgment against sin. Believers are reminded of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.

The Power of God
The whirlwind symbolizes God's omnipotence. Christians are encouraged to trust in God's power to execute justice and to protect those who are faithful.

The Consequences of Wickedness
The passage serves as a warning to those who live in rebellion against God. It calls for self-examination and a return to righteous living.

Hope for the Righteous
While the wicked face God's wrath, the righteous can find comfort in His justice, knowing that God will ultimately vindicate His people.

Call to Repentance
This verse is a call to turn away from wickedness and seek God's mercy, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with God's will.(19) Behold, a whirlwind . . .--Better, Behold, the storm of Jehovah, wrath is gone forth, a whirling storm, upon the heads of the wicked shall it whirl down. The word translated "whirlwind" is properly more generic in its meaning ("tempest" in Isaiah 29:6). and gets its specific force here from the associated word rendered in the Authorised Version "grievous," but rightly, as above, whirling.

Verses 19, 20. - These two verses seem to be connected with ver. 17. The false prophets say, "Ye shall have peace." How different the message of the true! (A duplicate of these verses occurs in Jeremiah 30:23, 24.) Verse 19. - A whirlwind of the Lord, etc.; rather, A storm of the Lord, even fury, is gone forth, and a whirling storm - upon the head of the wicked shall it whirl. The hurricane has already broken out; it will soon reach Jerusalem. This seems to be the force of Jeremiah's expressive figure.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold,
הִנֵּ֣ה ׀ (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the storm
סַעֲרַ֣ת (sa·‘ă·raṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5591: A hurricane

of the LORD
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has gone out
יָֽצְאָ֔ה (yā·ṣə·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

in fury,
חֵמָה֙ (ḥê·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison

a whirlwind
מִתְחוֹלֵ֑ל (miṯ·ḥō·w·lêl)
Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert

swirling down
יָחֽוּל׃ (yā·ḥūl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert

upon
עַ֛ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the heads
רֹ֥אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

of the wicked.
רְשָׁעִ֖ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person


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