Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward my people, but not to winnow or cleanse; New Living Translation The time is coming when the LORD will say to the people of Jerusalem, “My dear people, a burning wind is blowing in from the desert, and it’s not a gentle breeze useful for winnowing grain. English Standard Version At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A hot wind from the bare heights in the desert toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow or cleanse, Berean Standard Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people, but not to winnow or to sift; King James Bible 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, New King James Version At that time it will be said To this people and to Jerusalem, “A dry wind of the desolate heights blows in the wilderness Toward the daughter of My people— Not to fan or to cleanse— New American Standard Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the bare heights in the wilderness, in the direction of the daughter of My people—not to winnow and not to cleanse, NASB 1995 In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the bare heights in the wilderness in the direction of the daughter of My people— not to winnow and not to cleanse, NASB 1977 In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the bare heights in the wilderness in the direction of the daughter of My people—not to winnow, and not to cleanse, Legacy Standard Bible In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the bare heights in the wilderness along the way of the daughter of My people—not to winnow and not to cleanse, Amplified Bible In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the barren heights in the wilderness [comes at My command] against the daughter of My people—not [a wind] to winnow and not to cleanse [from chaff, as when threshing, but] Christian Standard Bible “At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, ‘A searing wind blows from the barren heights in the wilderness on the way to my dear people. It comes not to winnow or to sift; Holman Christian Standard Bible “At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, ‘A searing wind blows from the barren heights in the wilderness on the way to My dear people. It comes not to winnow or to sift; American Standard Version At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A hot wind from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse; English Revised Version At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A hot wind from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse; GOD'S WORD® Translation At that time it will be said to these people and to Jerusalem: "A hot wind from the heights will blow in the desert on the tracks of my people. It will not be a wind that winnows or cleanses. Good News Translation The time is coming when the people of Jerusalem will be told that a scorching wind is blowing in from the desert toward them. It will not be a gentle wind that only blows away the chaff-- International Standard Version At that time, it will be told this people and to Jerusalem, "A scorching wind from the barren heights in the desert is coming toward my people, and it's not for winnowing or cleansing. Majority Standard Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, ?A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people, but not to winnow or to sift; NET Bible "At that time the people of Judah and Jerusalem will be told, 'A scorching wind will sweep down from the hilltops in the desert on my dear people. It will not be a gentle breeze for winnowing the grain and blowing away the chaff. New Heart English Bible At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, "A hot wind from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse; Webster's Bible Translation At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness towards the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse, World English Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A hot wind blows from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAt that time it is said of this people, "" And of Jerusalem: “A dry wind of high places in the wilderness, "" The way of the daughter of My people "" (Not for winnowing, nor for cleansing), Young's Literal Translation At that time it is said of this people, And of Jerusalem: 'A dry wind of high places in the wilderness,' The way of the daughter of My people, (Not for winnowing, nor for cleansing,) Smith's Literal Translation In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A clear wind of the naked hills in the desert the way of the daughter of my people, not for winnowing, and not for separating. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time it shall be said to this people, and to Jerusalem: A burning wind is in the ways that are in the desert of the way of the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse. Catholic Public Domain Version “In that time, it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem: ‘A burning wind is in the ways that are in the desert, along the way of the daughter of my people, but not to winnow and not to cleanse.’ New American Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A scorching wind from the bare heights comes through the wilderness toward my daughter, the people. Not to winnow, not to cleanse, New Revised Standard Version At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem: A hot wind comes from me out of the bare heights in the desert toward my poor people, not to winnow or cleanse— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt that time it shall be said to this people and to Jerusalem, As a changing wind in the paths of the wilderness is the way of the daughter of my people, useful neither to fan, nor to cleanse, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “As a stray wind that is in the paths of the wilderness, the way of the daughter of my people is not scattering and is not collecting” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At that time shall it be said of this people and of Jerusalem; A hot wind of the high hills in the wilderness Toward the daughter of My people, Not to fan, nor to cleanse; Brenton Septuagint Translation At that time they shall say to this people and to Jerusalem, There is a spirit of error in the wilderness: the way of the daughter of my people is not to purity, nor to holiness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Disaster from the North…10Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, how completely You have deceived this people and Jerusalem by saying, ‘You will have peace,’ while a sword is at our throats.” 11At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people, but not to winnow or to sift; 12a wind too strong for that comes from Me. Now I also pronounce judgments against them.”… Cross References Ezekiel 19:12 But it was uprooted in fury, cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up its fruit. Its strong branches were stripped off and they withered; the fire consumed them. Hosea 13:15 Although he flourishes among his brothers, an east wind will come—a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert. His fountain will fail, and his spring will run dry. The wind will plunder his treasury of every precious article. Isaiah 27:8 By warfare and exile You contended with her and removed her with a fierce wind, as on the day the east wind blows. Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 40:7 The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. Isaiah 41:16 You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 64:6 Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. Amos 4:9 “I struck you with blight and mildew in your growing gardens and vineyards; the locust devoured your fig and olive trees, yet you did not return to Me,” declares the LORD. Joel 1:19-20 To You, O LORD, I call, for fire has consumed the open pastures and flames have scorched all the trees of the field. / Even the beasts of the field pant for You, for the streams of water have dried up, and fire has consumed the open pastures. 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 3:12 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 13:6 But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Matthew 21:19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. Mark 4:6 But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Luke 3:17 His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Treasury of Scripture 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, a Jeremiah 23:19 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. Jeremiah 30:23,24 Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked… Jeremiah 51:1 Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind; daughter Jeremiah 8:19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? Jeremiah 9:1,7 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! … Jeremiah 14:17 Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow. not Jeremiah 51:2 And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about. Isaiah 41:16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel. Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. Jump to Previous Bare Barren Blowing Burning Cleanse Cleansing Daughter Desert Direction Dry Fan Heights High Hills Hilltops Hot Jerusalem Open Places Scorching Separating Time Towards Waste Way Wilderness Wind Winnow WinnowingJump to Next Bare Barren Blowing Burning Cleanse Cleansing Daughter Desert Direction Dry Fan Heights High Hills Hilltops Hot Jerusalem Open Places Scorching Separating Time Towards Waste Way Wilderness Wind Winnow WinnowingJeremiah 4 1. God calls Israel by his promise3. He exhorts Judah to repentance by fearful judgments 19. A grievous lamentation for Judah At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem This phrase sets the context for a prophetic message directed specifically at the people of Judah and the city of Jerusalem. Historically, this period is marked by the reign of King Josiah and the subsequent decline of Judah due to idolatry and disobedience to God. The phrase "at that time" indicates a specific moment of impending judgment, reflecting the urgency and seriousness of the message. Jerusalem, as the spiritual and political center of Judah, is often addressed directly in prophetic literature, emphasizing its significance in God's covenant relationship with His people. A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people but not to winnow or to sift Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by his deep emotional connection to his people and his unwavering commitment to God's message. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, central to Jewish worship and identity. It is often symbolic of the spiritual state of the nation in the prophetic literature. 3. The People of Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, often addressed by the prophets for their idolatry and disobedience to God's covenant. 4. The Scorching Wind A metaphor for impending judgment. In the Hebrew text, the word for "wind" (ruach) can also mean "spirit" or "breath," indicating a powerful force from God. 5. The Desert Represents desolation and barrenness, often used in the Bible to symbolize spiritual dryness or judgment. Teaching Points Understanding God's JudgmentThe scorching wind symbolizes God's judgment, which is not arbitrary but a response to persistent disobedience. Reflect on how God's justice is always balanced with His mercy. Spiritual Readiness Just as the people of Judah were warned, we must be spiritually prepared and responsive to God's warnings in our lives. Consider how you can cultivate a heart that is sensitive to God's voice. The Role of Prophets Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to speak truth to power and call people back to God. Reflect on how God might be calling you to be a voice of truth and reconciliation in your community. The Consequences of Disobedience The passage reminds us that turning away from God leads to spiritual desolation. Evaluate areas in your life where you might be resisting God's guidance and seek His forgiveness and restoration. Hope Amidst Judgment Even in the midst of judgment, God's ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. Hold onto the hope that God offers through Jesus Christ, who bore the ultimate judgment on our behalf.(11) At that time.--i.e., when the lion and destroyer of Jeremiah 4:7 should begin his work of destruction. A dry wind.--Literally, a clear wind, the simoom, the scorching blast from the desert, coming clear and without clouds. Other winds might be utilised for the threshing-floor, but this made all such work impossible, and was simply devastating, and was therefore a fit symbol of the terrible invader. Verse 11. - Shall it be said to this people; i.e. words like these may be used with reference to this people. A dry wind, etc.; literally, a clear wind (but the notions of dryness and heat are closely connected with that of heat; comp. Isaiah 18:4). The prophet doubtless means the east wind, which is very violent in Palestine, and, of course, quite unsuitable for the winnowing process. High places should rather be bare hills. Toward; or (is) the way cf. So Hitzig, supposing the conduct of the Jews to be likened to a wind which brings no blessing, but only drought and desolation.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At thatהַהִ֗יא (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בָּעֵ֣ת (bā·‘êṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when it will be said יֵאָמֵ֤ר (yê·’ā·mêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to this הַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people לָֽעָם־ (lā·‘ām-) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and to Jerusalem, וְלִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (wə·lî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel “A searing צַ֤ח (ṣaḥ) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 6703: Dazzling, sunny, bright, evident wind ר֣וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit from the barren heights שְׁפָיִים֙ (šə·p̄ā·yîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8205: Bareness, a smooth or bare height in the desert בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech blows toward דֶּ֖רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of My people, עַמִּ֑י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock but not ל֥וֹא (lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to winnow לִזְר֖וֹת (liz·rō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2219: To toss about, to diffuse, winnow or to sift; לְהָבַֽר׃ (lə·hā·ḇar) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 1305: To clarify, examine, select Links Jeremiah 4:11 NIVJeremiah 4:11 NLT Jeremiah 4:11 ESV Jeremiah 4:11 NASB Jeremiah 4:11 KJV Jeremiah 4:11 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 4:11 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 4:11 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 4:11 French Bible Jeremiah 4:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 4:11 At that time shall it be said (Jer.) |
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