Translations
Modern
Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land.
Traditional
Then the Lord said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.
Literal
And YHWH said to me, “From the north evil shall break forth over all those dwelling in the land.
Latin
Et dixit Dominus ad me: Ab aquilone pandetur malum super omnes habitatores terræ:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land.
Notes
Invading armies would bring terror to the people of Judah. Although Babylon was directly east of Judah, the desert between them forced the Babylonian army to attack Judah from the north. This invasion would be as destructive as rushing, boiling water
Jeremiah's call is shown as a conversation. God spoke like a king to Jeremiah. Jeremiah's objections show he understood himself well. God answered his objections with promises and strong visions.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Ezekiel, Book of Jeremiah (Person) Ordain, Ordination Prophet, Prophetess Revelation
Topics
Jeremiah: The Prophet: Call of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments