Jeremiah 6:22

Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 6:22

BSB

This is what the LORD says: "Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth.

AKJV

Thus said the LORD, Behold, a people comes from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

CPDV

Thus says the Lord: "Behold, a people is coming from the land of the north, and a great nation will rise up from the ends of the earth.

ERV

Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

NHEB

"Thus says the LORD, 'Look, a people comes from the north country. A great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

SMT

Thus said Jehovah, Behold, a people coming from the land of the north, and a great nation shall be raised up from the thighs of the earth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 6:22

ThussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameBeholdapeopleH5971Noun Masculine comethH935VerbfromthenorthH6828Noun Feminine countryH776Noun FeminineandagreatH1419 nationH1471shallberaisedH5782VerbfromthesidesH3411Noun FeminineoftheearthH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for Jeremiah 6:22

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

Overview of Jeremiah 6:22

Summary

Powerful enemy nation approaching from north

Place

Judah

Event

Prophecy of northern invasion

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC