Jeremiah 4:17

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 4:17

BSB

They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me," declares the LORD.

AKJV

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she has been rebellious against me, said the LORD.

CPDV

They have been stationed over her, like the guardians of fields, all around. For she has provoked me to wrath, says the Lord.

ERV

As keepers of a field are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.

NHEB

As keepers of a field, they are against her all around, because she has been rebellious against me,'" says the LORD.

SMT

As watching a field they were against her from round about; for she embittered against me, says Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 4:17

AskeepersH8104VerbofafieldH7704Noun MasculinearetheyagainstherroundaboutH5439becauseshehathbeenrebelliousH4784VerbagainstmesaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Jeremiah 4:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 4:17

Summary

Enemies surround city because of rebellion against God

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Enemies encircle the city

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC