Jeremiah 47:7

How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there hath he appointed it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 47:7

BSB

How can it rest when the LORD has commanded it? He has appointed it against Ashkelon and the shore of its coastland."

AKJV

How can it be quiet, seeing the LORD has given it a charge against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore? there has he appointed it.

CPDV

But how can it find rest, when the Lord has ordered it against Ashkelon and against its maritime regions, and when a task has been appointed to it there?"

ERV

How canst thou be quiet, seeing the LORD hath given thee a charge? against Ashkelon, and against the sea shore, there hath he appointed it.

NHEB

How can it be quiet, since the LORD has given you a command? Against Ashkelon, and against the seashore, there has he appointed it.'"

SMT

How shalt thou rest, and Jehovah commanded to it against Ashkelon, and against the sea-shore? there he confirmed it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 47:7

HowcanitbequietH8252VerbseeingtheLORDH3068Proper NamehathgivenitachargeH6680VerbagainstAshkelonH831Proper Name LocationandagainsttheseaH3220Noun Masculine shoreH2348Noun MasculinetherehathheappointedH3259Verbit

Commentary for Jeremiah 47:7

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

Overview of Jeremiah 47:7

Summary

Divine commissioning ensures continuing destruction

Place

Philistia

Event

God mandates continued judgment

Estimated Time Period

c. 605 BC