Jeremiah 4:6

Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 4:6

BSB
Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
AKJV
Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
CPDV
Lift up a standard in Zion. Be strengthened! Do not choose to stand still. For I am bringing an evil from the north, with great destruction.
ERV
Set up a standard toward Zion: flee for safety, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
NHEB
Set up a standard toward Zion. Flee for safety. Do not wait; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction."
SMT
Lift up the signal of Zion: save ye by flight, ye shall not stand: for I bring evil from the north, and a great breaking.

Commentary for Jeremiah 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 4:6
Summary
Northern invasion coming; flee to fortified positions immediately
Place
Zion, northern lands
Event
Invasion announced
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Prophecy