Jeremiah 47:7 · KJV
"How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 47:7 mean? →Passage Context
5Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?
6O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.
7How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.
Reflection Questions
1
How does understanding God's sovereignty affect your daily life?
2
What does this verse reveal about the nature of God's plans?
3
When have you felt a sense of purpose in difficult times?
Life Application
faith
Trust that God has a plan for your life, even when circumstances seem dire.
work
Approach your responsibilities with the confidence that God is guiding your efforts.
Places in This Verse
Ashkelon(Ashkelon, Israel today)
Ashkelon was one of the major Philistine cities located on the Mediterranean coast. It played a significant role in the conflicts between Israel and the Philistines.
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