Translations
Modern
“I will scatter you like chaff driven by the desert wind.
Traditional
Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.
Literal
“And I will scatter them like chaff that passes away by the wind of the wilderness.
Latin
Et disseminabo eos quasi stipulam quæ vento raptatur in deserto.
Original
Hebrew
English
“I will scatter you like chaff driven by the desert wind.
Notes
I will scatter you like chaff: This image shows the exile of the people of Judah. Compare with Psalm 1:4–5.
The divine Judge declared a guilty verdict.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Adultery Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Stubble of Wicked People