Jeremiah 4:8

For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 4:8

BSB
So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us."
AKJV
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
CPDV
Concerning this, wrap yourselves in haircloth, mourn and wail: 'For the wrath of the fury of the Lord has not been turned away from us.'
ERV
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
NHEB
For this clothe yourself with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD hasn't turned back from us.
SMT
For this, be ye girded with sackcloth, lament and wail: for the heat of the anger of Jehovah turned not back from us.

Commentary for Jeremiah 4:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 4:8
Summary
Grieve and mourn divine retribution comes inevitably
Event
Command to mourn judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament