Jeremiah 4:25
Jeremiah 4:25 in Multiple Translations
I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled.
I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
Looking, I saw that there was no man, and all the birds of heaven had gone in flight.
I looked, and nobody was left; all the birds had flown away.
I behelde, and loe, there was no man, and all the birdes of the heauen were departed.
I have looked, and lo, man is not, And all fowls of the heavens have fled.
I saw, and behold, there was no man, and all the birds of the sky had fled.
I beheld, and lo, there was no man, and all the fowls of the heavens had fled.
I beheld, and lo there was no man: and all the birds of the air were gone.
I looked and saw that there were no more people, and all the birds had flown away.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 4:25
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Jeremiah 4:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
רָאִ֕יתִי
וְ/הִנֵּ֖ה
אֵ֣ין
הָ/אָדָ֑ם
וְ/כָל
ע֥וֹף
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
נָדָֽדוּ
רָאִ֕יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֖ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
הָ/אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
Art | N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
ע֥וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
bird
N-ms
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
נָדָֽדוּ
nâdad
H5074
to wander
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 4:25
רָאִ֕יתִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֖ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
הָ/אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
Art | N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
ע֥וֹף
ʻôwph
H5775
"bird"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word simply means a bird, like the ones that fly in the sky. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms, often symbolizing freedom.
Definition: 1) flying creatures, fowl, insects, birds 1a) fowl, birds 1b) winged insects Aramaic equivalent: oph (עוֹף "bird" H5776)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: bird, that flieth, flying, fowl. See also: Genesis 1:20; 1 Samuel 17:46; Psalms 50:11.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
נָדָֽדוּ
nâdad
H5074
"to wander"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew word means to wander or flee, and is used in the Bible to describe people moving from place to place, like the Israelites in the wilderness in Exodus 14:3. It can also mean to chase someone away or to flutter like a bird.
Definition: 1) to retreat, flee, depart, move, wander abroad, stray, flutter 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to retreat, flee 1a2) to flee, depart 1a3) to wander, stray 1a4) to flutter (of birds) 1b) (Poal) to flee away, be chased 1c) (Hiphil) to chase away 1d) (Hophal) to be chased away 1e) (Hithpolel) to flee away Aramaic equivalent: ne.dad (נְדַד "to flee" H5075)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: chase (away), [idiom] could not, depart, flee ([idiom] apace, away), (re-) move, thrust away, wander (abroad, -er, -ing). See also: Genesis 31:40; Isaiah 16:2; Psalms 31:12.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 4:25
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- Jeremiah 4:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
- Sermons on Jeremiah 4:25
Context — Lamentation for Judah
23I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light.
24I looked at the mountains, and behold, they were quaking; all the hills were swaying.
25I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled.
26I looked, and the fruitful land was a desert. All its cities were torn down before the LORD, before His fierce anger. 27For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction.Cross References
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| 1 | Zephaniah 1:2–3 | “I will completely sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. “I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and the idols with their wicked worshipers. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 12:4 | How long will the land mourn and the grass of every field be withered? Because of the evil of its residents, the animals and birds have been swept away, for the people have said, “He cannot see what our end will be.” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 9:10 | I will take up a weeping and wailing for the mountains, a dirge over the wilderness pasture, for they have been scorched so no one passes through, and the lowing of cattle is not heard. Both the birds of the air and the beasts have fled; they have gone away. |
| 4 | Hosea 4:3 | Therefore the land mourns, and all who dwell in it will waste away with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air; even the fish of the sea disappear. |
Jeremiah 4:25 Summary
[Jeremiah 4:25 is a sad and serious verse that shows us what happens when people disobey God and He has to judge them. It says that there were no people left and all the birds had flown away, which means that the land was completely empty and quiet, like a ghost town. This is similar to what happened in Genesis 6-9, when God sent a flood to destroy the earth because of the wickedness of humanity. We can learn from this verse that God is serious about sin and that we need to obey Him and follow His commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, in order to avoid His judgment and experience His blessings.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the image of no man being left in Jeremiah 4:25?
This image signifies the devastating consequences of God's judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 4:25, where it is written, 'I looked, and no man was left; all the birds of the air had fled.' This is reminiscent of God's judgment in Genesis 6-9, where a flood destroyed the earth, and also in Isaiah 6:11, where the prophet Isaiah saw a desolate land with no inhabitants.
Why did the birds of the air flee, as mentioned in Jeremiah 4:25?
The birds of the air fleeing is a symbol of the complete desolation and lack of life in the land, as a result of God's judgment, similar to what is described in Zephaniah 1:3, where God says He will destroy everything from the face of the earth, including the birds of the air.
Is Jeremiah 4:25 talking about a literal or spiritual desolation?
While Jeremiah 4:25 does describe a literal desolation of the land, it also has spiritual implications, as seen in Jeremiah 4:27, where God says the whole land will be desolate, but He will not finish its destruction, hinting at a future restoration, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 36:33-36.
How does Jeremiah 4:25 relate to the rest of the book of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah 4:25 is part of a larger section in the book of Jeremiah that describes God's judgment on Judah for their sin and rebellion against Him, as seen in Jeremiah 1:16, and is a call to repentance, as seen in Jeremiah 3:12-13, and is also a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's judgment can be seen in the world today, and how can we respond to it?
- How can we, like Jeremiah, mourn the desolation of our world and cry out to God for restoration?
- What are some areas in our own lives where we need to repent and turn back to God, in order to avoid His judgment?
- How can we trust in God's faithfulness and goodness, even in the midst of desolation and judgment, like the Israelites in Jeremiah's time?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:25
And I beheld, and, lo, there was no man,.... No people dwelling in it, as the Targum; the land was without inhabitants, they were either killed with the sword, or taken and carried captive into
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:25
I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled. No man ... birds - no vestige of the human, or of the feathered creation, is to be seen (Ezekiel 38:20; Zephaniah 1:3).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
There was no man; quite depopulated and laid waste, all either slain, or carried captive, or fled; for after the flight of men, women, and children into Egypt, upon the death of Gedaliah, scarce a Jew was left in Judea. All the birds of the heavens were fled; such birds as are used to inhabited places, that live, feed, and build among men; (others indeed, both birds and beasts, would continue, which implies but the greater desolation and waste of the land, as is threatened against Babylon, ) fled, either to seek provisions, here being no food left for them, or frighted with the hideous noises and clatterings that do attend armies; as we have read, that such hath been the concussion of the air by the loud clamours and noises of armies, that birds have fallen down to the earth, ,3.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
Jeremiah 4:25 I beheld, and, lo, [there was] no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.Ver. 25. I beheld, and, lo, there was no man.] But all killed, captived, or fled. Judaea lay utterly waste for seventy years; insomuch that after the slaughter of Gedaliah, when all, men, women, and children, fled into Egypt, there was not a Jew left in the country. And all the birds of the heavens were fled.] Birds were given men for food, medicine, and delight, as companions of his life; therefore it is reckoned, both here and Jeremiah 9:10, as a judgment to lose them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
(25) There was no man.—To chaos and darkness and the earthquake was added the horrible sense of solitude. Not man only, but the creatures that seemed least open to man’s attack, were fled. (Comp. Jeremiah 2:6.) The same thought re-appears in Jeremiah 9:10.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
Verse 25. The birds of the heavens were fled.] The land was so desolated that even the fowls of heaven could not find meat, and therefore fled away to another region. How powerfully energetic is this description! See Zephaniah 1:3.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:25
25. In spite of their vast size earth and heaven alike are bereft of the denizens which give them their aspect of life. For the disappearance of birds before God’s judgements cp. Hosea 4:3; Zephaniah 1:3.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:25
23-26. I beheld, etc. — Resuming the general course of thought, another group of images is brought forward to show the fearfulness of the destruction impending.
Sermons on Jeremiah 4:25
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The Road to Revival (pt.1) by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the critical role of the messenger in the journey towards revival, drawing insights from the prophet Zephaniah. He highlights the importance of conviction |
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A Call to Set Our Hearts on God by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of setting our hearts on God, drawing inspiration from the life of the prophet Jeremiah, who sought the Lord and received His word. Despit |
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Called to Christlikeness by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the call to Christlikeness through the example of the prophet Jeremiah, who engaged his heart to seek the Lord and shared in God's burden of weeping for |