Jeremiah 4:15
Jeremiah 4:15 in Multiple Translations
For a voice resounds from Dan, proclaiming disaster from the hills of Ephraim.
For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth evil from the hills of Ephraim.
For a voice is sounding from Dan, giving out evil from the hills of Ephraim:
News is shouted out from Dan, announcing disaster from the hills of Ephraim.
For a voyce declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
For a voice is declaring from Dan, And sounding sorrow from mount Ephraim.
For a voice declares from Dan, and publishes evil from the hills of Ephraim:
For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
For a voice of one declaring from Dan, and giving notice of the idol from mount Ephraim.
From Dan city in the far north to the hills of Ephraim a few miles/kilometers north of Jerusalem messengers are proclaiming that disasters are coming.
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Jeremiah 4:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּ֛י
ק֥וֹל
מַגִּ֖יד
מִ/דָּ֑ן
וּ/מַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
אָ֖וֶן
מֵ/הַ֥ר
אֶפְרָֽיִם
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
מַגִּ֖יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil
מִ/דָּ֑ן
Dân
H1835
Dan
Prep | N-proper
וּ/מַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Hiphil
אָ֖וֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
מֵ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 4:15
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
מַגִּ֖יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
מִ/דָּ֑ן
Dân
H1835
"Dan"
Prep | N-proper
Dan was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Dan was known for its skills in warfare and is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Dan living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.6; son of: Israel (H3478) and Bilhah (H1090A); brother of: Naphtali (H5321); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Hushim (H2366B) § Dan = "a judge" 1) the 5th son of Jacob, the 1st of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid 2) the tribe descended from Dan, the son of Jacob 3) a city in Dan, the most northern landmark of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: Daniel See also: Genesis 14:14; Judges 13:25; Jeremiah 4:15.
וּ/מַשְׁמִ֥יעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Hiphil
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
אָ֖וֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
מֵ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 4:15
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 4:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:15
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
- Sermons on Jeremiah 4:15
Context — Disaster from the North
13Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined!
14Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
15For a voice resounds from Dan, proclaiming disaster from the hills of Ephraim.
16Warn the nations now! Proclaim to Jerusalem: “A besieging army comes from a distant land; they raise their voices against the cities of Judah. 17They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 8:16 | The snorting of enemy horses is heard from Dan. At the sound of the neighing of mighty steeds, the whole land quakes. They come to devour the land and everything in it, the city and all who dwell in it. |
| 2 | Joshua 17:15 | Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” |
| 3 | Judges 18:29 | They named it Dan, after their forefather Dan, who was born to Israel—though the city was formerly named Laish. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 6:1 | “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. |
| 5 | Judges 20:1 | Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. |
| 6 | Joshua 20:7 | So they set apart Kedesh in Galilee in the hill country of Naphtali, Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the hill country of Judah. |
Jeremiah 4:15 Summary
The voice resounding from Dan in Jeremiah 4:15 is a warning of disaster and judgment upon the people of Judah, and serves as a call to repentance, urging the people to turn away from their wicked thoughts and actions, as mentioned in Jeremiah 4:14. This verse is a reminder that God is a just and holy God, who will not tolerate sin and wickedness, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-20. Just as the people of Judah were urged to wash the evil from their hearts to be saved, we too can turn to God and seek forgiveness for our sins, and experience His mercy and love, as seen in Psalm 51:1-10. By heeding the warning of Jeremiah 4:15, we can avoid the disaster and judgment that comes from rejecting God, and instead experience His salvation and redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the voice resounding from Dan in Jeremiah 4:15?
The voice from Dan signifies the approach of an enemy army, proclaiming disaster and judgment upon the people of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 4:15, and is a call to repentance, as mentioned in Jeremiah 4:14, where the people are urged to wash the evil from their hearts to be saved.
Why is the location of Dan and the hills of Ephraim important in this verse?
Dan and the hills of Ephraim are significant because they are located at the northern and central parts of Israel, respectively, indicating that the warning of disaster is being proclaimed from different regions, emphasizing the widespread nature of the judgment, similar to how the prophet Isaiah also proclaimed judgment upon the nations in Isaiah 13:1-5.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Jeremiah 4?
Jeremiah 4:15 is part of a larger passage warning of impending judgment and disaster upon Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 4:13-17, and serves as a call to repentance, urging the people to turn away from their wicked thoughts and actions, as mentioned in Jeremiah 4:14, in order to avoid the coming disaster.
What can we learn from the use of the word 'disaster' in this verse?
The word 'disaster' in Jeremiah 4:15 emphasizes the severity of the judgment that is to come, and serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and turning to God, as seen in Jeremiah 4:14, and is consistent with other biblical teachings on the consequences of sin, such as in Deuteronomy 28:15-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can apply the call to repentance in Jeremiah 4:14 to my own life, and how can I wash the evil from my heart?
- How can I be more aware of the spiritual warnings and alarms that God may be sounding in my life, and what are some ways in which I can respond to these warnings?
- In what ways can I be a voice proclaiming the message of salvation and repentance to those around me, and how can I be more faithful in sharing the gospel with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be harboring wicked thoughts or actions, and how can I turn away from these and towards God?
- How can I cultivate a greater sense of reverence and awe for God's power and judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 4:13-17, and what are some ways in which I can apply this to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:15
For a voice declareth from Dan,.... The coming of the enemy, as Kimchi explains it, Nebuchadnezzar, the king of the Chaldeans; a messenger was come from Dan, which was on the border of the land of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:15
For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim. For a voice declareth from Dan.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
A voice, i.e. either the voice of the prophets, that is still sounding it in your ears, and declaring it unto you; or rather, the rumour and noise of this army is already come through your land; you have the heavy tidings of this great affliction, , to note the near approach of it. Declareth from Dan: this is said to come from Dan and Ephraim, because Dan was the first place these Chaldeans must come to, it being the utmost boundary of Canaan northward, and Ephraim the innermost border of Israel in the north of Judea, intimating the march of the Babylonians through all Israel toward Jerusalem.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
Jeremiah 4:15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.Ver. 15. For a voice declareth from Dan.] Which was first called Laish, then Dan, and after that, in honour of Tiberius Caesar, Caesarea Philippi. It was the utmost bound of Israel northward; and therehence came a rumour of the enemy entering and making his first impression into the land, and so, by Mount Ephraim, to the Jews of Jerusalem. This Jeremiah, by a spirit of prophecy, foretelleth long before, against their vain confidence of better. And publisheth affliction.] The same Hebrew word signifieth vanity or iniquity in the verse aforegoing. Sin is the mother of misery and molestation. Joseph. Antiq., lib. xviii.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
(15) Dan . . . Mount Ephraim.—The two places are chosen, not like Dan and Beer-sheba, as extreme limits, but as stages in the march of the invader: first Dan (as in Jeremiah 8:16), the northernmost point (Deuteronomy 34:1; Judges 20:1) of the whole land of Israel, then Mount Ephraim, as the northern boundary of Judaea. The verbs grow in strength with the imagined nearness, first announce, as of a rumour from a distance, then proclaim, as of a danger more imminent. Affliction.—In the Hebrew the same word (aven) as in the “thoughts of vanity.” Playing on the two aspects of the word, the prophet says that aven comes as the penalty of aven—the “nothingness” of destruction as that of the “nothingness” of the idol.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
Verse 15. For a voice declareth from Dan] Dan was a city in the tribe of Dan, north of Jerusalem; the first city in Palestine, which occurs in the way from Babylon to Jerusalem. Affliction from Mount Ephraim.] Between Dan and Jerusalem are the mountains of Ephraim. These would be the first places attacked by the Chaldeans; and the rumour from thence would show that the land was invaded.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:15
15. The connexion is, It is high time to amend, for, etc. a voice] better, Hark! one declareth. Dan] on the northern border of Palestine. See Deuteronomy 34:1. the hills of Ephraim] or, Mount Ephraim, the range dividing Ephraim from Judah, eight or ten miles at most from Jerusalem itself. The language thus intimates the rapid approach of the enemy. Cp. Isaiah 10:28 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:15
Dan - The border-town of Palestine on the north Deuteronomy 34:1. Mount Ephraim - The northern boundary of Judaea itself.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:15
15. A voice… from Dan… mount Ephraim — Indicating the direction and marking the progress of the coming danger.
Sermons on Jeremiah 4:15
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The Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of facing hard places in life as opportunities for spiritual growth and discipline. He illustrates this through the stories of the daughter |
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Joshua Chapter 9 the Discipline or Hard Places by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the lessons from Joshua Chapter 9, emphasizing the significance of hard places in our spiritual journey. He highlights the faith of the daughters of Zelopheha |
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Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage by Don Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their ac |
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Cities of Refuge by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a witness for Christ and leading others to salvation. He compares believers to markers and witnesses, pointing people |