Jeremiah 4:19 Meaning
My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
Context Explained
17As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
18Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
19My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
20Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
21How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 23:37
Jesus laments over Jerusalem in a similar way, expressing His sorrow for the people.
Romans 9:2
Paul expresses great sorrow for his people, reflecting a similar heartache.
Philippians 3:18
Paul speaks of those who live as enemies of the cross, evoking a sense of sorrow.
Source: Jeremiah 4:19