Jeremiah 4:12 Meaning
Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.
Context Explained
10Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.
11At 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,
12Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.
13Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.
14O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 13:13
Both verses describe the coming of a storm as a metaphor for judgment.
Matthew 7:27
Jesus speaks of the rain and floods that come upon the foolish builder, similar to the impending destruction here.
Revelation 14:18
This verse describes the harvest of judgment, echoing the themes of destruction.
Source: Jeremiah 4:12