Jeremiah 4:18
Jeremiah 4:18 in Multiple Translations
“Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!”
Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness; for it is bitter, for it reacheth unto thy heart.
Your ways and your doings have made these things come on you; this is your sin; truly it is bitter, going deep into your heart.
You've brought this on yourself by your own attitudes and actions. This is your punishment, and it's so painful, it's like being stabbed in the heart!”
Thy wayes and thine inuentions haue procured thee these things, such is thy wickednesse: therefore it shall be bitter, therefore it shall perce vnto thine heart.
Thy way and thy doings have done these to thee, This [is] thy vexation, for [it is] bitter, For it hath struck unto thy heart.
“Your way and your doings have brought these things to you. This is your wickedness, for it is bitter, for it reaches to your heart.”
Thy way and thy doings have procured these things to thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth to thy heart.
They ways, and thy devices have brought these things upon thee: this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it hath touched thy heart.
You will be punished very severely; it will be as though a sword has stabbed your inner beings. But you are causing those things to happen to you because of the evil things that you have done.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 4:18
Study Notes — Jeremiah 4:18
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- Jeremiah 4:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:18
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:18
- Sermons on Jeremiah 4:18
Context — Disaster from the North
18“Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!”
19My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. 20Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 2:19 | Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. |
| 2 | Psalms 107:17 | Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:31 | So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. |
| 4 | Isaiah 50:1 | This is what the LORD says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce with which I sent her away? Or to which of My creditors did I sell you? Look, you were sold for your iniquities, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:17 | Have you not brought this on yourself by forsaking the LORD your God when He led you in the way? |
| 6 | Jeremiah 6:19 | Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 5:19 | And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 26:19 | Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!” |
| 9 | Proverbs 5:22 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. |
| 10 | Job 20:5–16 | the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds, he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ He will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. The eye that saw him will see him no more, and his place will no longer behold him. His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth. The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie down with him in the dust. Though evil is sweet in his mouth and he conceals it under his tongue, though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth, yet in his stomach his food sours into the venom of cobras within him. He swallows wealth but vomits it out; God will force it from his stomach. He will suck the poison of cobras; the fangs of a viper will kill him. |
Jeremiah 4:18 Summary
[This verse is saying that the people's actions have caused them to be punished, and that this punishment is very painful, like a sharp pain in the heart. It's like when we do something wrong and we feel bad about it, but this is much worse because it's a punishment from God. As it says in Jeremiah 4:17, the people have rebelled against God, and now they are facing the consequences. We can learn from this by trying to do what is right and following God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 where it says 'If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth']
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cause of the punishment mentioned in Jeremiah 4:18?
The punishment is a result of the people's ways and deeds, which have been in rebellion against God, as seen in Jeremiah 4:17 where it says 'she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD, and also in Jeremiah 1:16 where God says 'I will utter My judgments against them, for all their wickedness in forsaking Me'
How does God feel about the punishment He brings upon His people?
God takes no pleasure in punishing His people, as seen in Jeremiah 4:19 where He says 'My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain!' This shows that God's heart is grieved when He must punish His people, as also seen in Ezekiel 33:11 where He says 'I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked'
What is the nature of the punishment mentioned in Jeremiah 4:18?
The punishment is described as bitter and piercing to the heart, indicating a deep and profound sorrow, as also seen in Lamentations 1:12 where it says 'Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any pain like my pain'
How can we apply Jeremiah 4:18 to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing that our actions have consequences, and that rebellion against God will ultimately lead to punishment, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8 where it says 'Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be rebelling against God, and what are the potential consequences of those actions?
- How can I align my ways and deeds with God's will, and avoid the punishment that comes from rebellion?
- What does it mean for punishment to 'pierce to the heart', and how can I prepare myself for the possibility of experiencing such pain?
- In what ways can I seek God's mercy and forgiveness when I have rebelled against Him, and how can I find restoration and healing?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:18
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:18
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:18
Sermons on Jeremiah 4:18
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Every Twig Has a Voice! by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of listening to God's voice through afflictions, likening them to a rod that speaks to the soul. He urges Christians to remain silent and |
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The Bitterness of Sin! by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the bitterness of sin, emphasizing that sin is not only dangerous but also bitter in nature and effects. Sin is a departure, opposition, and rebellion ag |
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(Missions Conference Shoals) - Part 3 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of preaching the word of God in a way that truly reflects the power and glory of Yahweh. He criticizes the current state of pr |
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Antichrist Armageddon Mark of the Beast by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the coming economic collapse and how it will lead to a time when Christians can no longer afford internet or other frivolous things. He empha |
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Challenge of Every Christian - Part 1 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of revival in the church. He highlights the need for the Holy Spirit to bring life and vitality to the church and its ministr |
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(Fury of Fire) 02 - a Fury of Fire & the Vengeance of God by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than the traditions of men. He encourages the listeners to examine their beliefs and teac |
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Praying for Revival by Brian Edwards | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the downward spiral of faith in four generations. The great grandparents of the present generation believed in the Christian faith but were in |







