Jeremiah 4:29

Jeremiah 4:29 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Every city flees at the sound of the horseman and archer. They enter the thickets and climb among the rocks. Every city is abandoned; no inhabitant is left.

King James Version KJV

The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

American Standard Version ASV

Every city fleeth for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they go into the thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city is forsaken, and not a man dwelleth therein.

Bible in Basic English BBE

All the land is in flight because of the noise of the horsemen and the bowmen; they have taken cover in the woodland and up on the rocks: every town has been given up, not a man is living in them.

Free Bible Version FBV

People from every town run away when they hear the enemy horsemen and archers coming. They hide in the forest and among the rocks. All the towns are abandoned; no one lives in them.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The whole citie shall flee, for the noyse of the horsemen and bowemen: they shall goe into thickets, and clime vp vpon the rockes: euery citie shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

From the voice of the horseman, And of him shooting with the bow, all the city is fleeing, They have come into thickets, And on cliffs they have gone up, All the city is forsaken, And there is no one dwelling in them.

World English Bible WEB

Every city flees for the noise of the horsemen and archers. They go into the thickets and climb up on the rocks. Every city is forsaken, and not a man dwells therein.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

At the voice of the horsemen, and the archers, all the city is fled away; they have entered into thickets and have climbed up the rocks: all the cities are forsaken, and there dwelleth not a man in them.

Translation for Translators T4T

When the people hear the sound of the enemy army marching, they will be terrified as they flee from their cities. Some of them will find places to hide in the bushes, and others will run toward the mountains/hills to escape being killed by their enemies. All the cities in Judah will be abandoned; not one person will remain in them.

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Jeremiah 4:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מִ/קּ֨וֹל פָּרָ֜שׁ וְ/רֹ֣מֵה קֶ֗שֶׁת בֹּרַ֨חַת֙ כָּל הָ/עִ֔יר בָּ֚אוּ בֶּ/עָבִ֔ים וּ/בַ/כֵּפִ֖ים עָל֑וּ כָּל הָ/עִ֣יר עֲזוּבָ֔ה וְ/אֵין יוֹשֵׁ֥ב בָּ/הֵ֖ן אִֽישׁ

מִ/קּ֨וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms

פָּרָ֜שׁ pârâsh H6571 horse N-ms

וְ/רֹ֣מֵה râmâh H7411 to shoot Conj | V-Qal

קֶ֗שֶׁת qesheth H7198 bow N-fs

בֹּרַ֨חַת֙ bârach H1272 to flee V-Qal

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

הָ/עִ֔יר ʻîyr H5892 excitement Art | N-fs

בָּ֚אוּ bôwʼ H935 Lebo V-Qal-Perf-3cp

בֶּ/עָבִ֔ים ʻâb H5645 cloud Prep | N-cp

וּ/בַ/כֵּפִ֖ים kêph H3710 rock Conj | Prep | N-mp

עָל֑וּ ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend V-Qal-Perf-3cp

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

הָ/עִ֣יר ʻîyr H5892 excitement Art | N-fs

עֲזוּבָ֔ה ʻâzab H5800 Forsaken V-Qal-Inf-c

וְ/אֵין ʼayin H369 nothing Conj | Part

יוֹשֵׁ֥ב yâshab H3427 to dwell V-Qal

בָּ/הֵ֖ן hên H2004 they(fem.) Prep | Suff

אִֽישׁ ʼîysh H376 man N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 4:29

מִ/קּ֨וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | 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.

פָּרָ֜שׁ pârâsh H6571 "horse" N-ms

This word means a horseman or a cavalry soldier, like those who rode chariots in battle. In the Bible, it describes the riders of horses and chariots, like in Exodus 14:9 where the Egyptian horsemen pursued the Israelites.

Definition: horse, steed, warhorse

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: horseman. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Chronicles 8:6; Isaiah 21:7.

וְ/רֹ֣מֵה râmâh H7411 "to shoot" Conj | V-Qal

To deceive or betray someone, like causing them to fall or be misled. The word is used in the Bible to describe treacherous actions. It is translated as beguile or deceive in the KJV.

Definition: 1) to cast, shoot, hurl 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to throw 1a2) bow-shooters, bowmen (participle) 1b) (Piel) to throw down Aramaic equivalent: re.mah (רְמָא "to cast" H7412)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: beguile, betray, (bow-) man, carry, deceive, throw. See also: Genesis 29:25; 1 Samuel 28:12; Psalms 78:9.

קֶ֗שֶׁת qesheth H7198 "bow" N-fs

The Hebrew word for bow refers to a weapon used for hunting or battle, but also symbolizes strength and is used to describe a rainbow. In the Bible, it appears in Genesis and other books. It represents power and beauty.

Definition: 1) bow 1a) bow (for hunting, battle) 1b) bowmen, archers 1c) bow (fig. of might) 1d) rainbow

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] arch(-er), [phrase] arrow, bow(-man, -shot). See also: Genesis 9:13; Psalms 44:7; Psalms 7:13.

בֹּרַ֨חַת֙ bârach H1272 "to flee" V-Qal

To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.

Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away

Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" 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.

הָ/עִ֔יר ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Art | N-fs

In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

בָּ֚אוּ bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.

Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter

Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.

בֶּ/עָבִ֔ים ʻâb H5645 "cloud" Prep | N-cp

In the Bible, this word means a dark cloud or a thicket, often used to describe a place of refuge or a sign of God's presence, as seen in 2 Chronicles 4:17. It can also refer to a cloudy or thick atmosphere. The word is used to describe natural phenomena and is found in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) darkness, cloud, thicket 1a) dark cloud 1b) cloud mass 1c) thicket (as refuge)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: clay, (thick) cloud, [idiom] thick, thicket. Compare H5672 (עֲבִי). See also: Exodus 19:9; Psalms 18:13; Psalms 18:12.

וּ/בַ/כֵּפִ֖ים kêph H3710 "rock" Conj | Prep | N-mp

The Hebrew word for a hollow rock, often used to describe a place of shelter or refuge, like the rocks that provided shade and protection in the wilderness.

Definition: rock, hollow of a rock

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: rock. See also: Job 30:6; Jeremiah 4:29.

עָל֑וּ ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.

Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself

Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

הָ/עִ֣יר ʻîyr H5892 "excitement" Art | N-fs

Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.

עֲזוּבָ֔ה ʻâzab H5800 "Forsaken" V-Qal-Inf-c

Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.

Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.

וְ/אֵין ʼayin H369 "nothing" Conj | 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.

יוֹשֵׁ֥ב yâshab H3427 "to dwell" V-Qal

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

בָּ/הֵ֖ן hên H2004 "they(fem.)" Prep | Suff

A Hebrew pronoun meaning they or them, used for emphasis, as seen in the writings of King Solomon. It refers to a group of people or things, often in a general sense.

Definition: they, these, the same, who A grammatical form of hu (הוּא "he/she/it" H1931)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in, such like, (with) them, thereby, therein, (more than) they, wherein, in which, whom, withal. See also: Genesis 19:29; Numbers 16:7; Jeremiah 4:29.

אִֽישׁ ʼîysh H376 "man" N-ms

The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.

Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)

Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 4:29

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Jeremiah 4:29 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:29
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:29
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:29
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Context — Lamentation for Judah

27For this is what the LORD says: “The whole land will be desolate, but I will not finish its destruction. 28Therefore the earth will mourn and the heavens above will grow dark. I have spoken, I have planned, and I will not relent or turn back.”

29Every city flees at the sound of the horseman and archer. They enter the thickets and climb among the rocks. Every city is abandoned; no inhabitant is left.

30And you, O devastated one, what will you do, though you dress yourself in scarlet, though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, though you enlarge your eyes with paint? You adorn yourself in vain; your lovers despise you; they want to take your life. 31For I hear a cry like a woman in labor, a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child— the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands to say, “Woe is me, for my soul faints before the murderers!”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 2:19–21	Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth. In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold— the idols they made to worship. They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.
2	Jeremiah 4:7	A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited.
3	Jeremiah 52:7	Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled the city by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah,
4	Jeremiah 39:4–6	When Zedekiah king of Judah and all the soldiers saw them, they fled. They left the city at night by way of the king’s garden, through the gate between the two walls, and they went out along the route to the Arabah. But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah.
5	2 Chronicles 33:11	So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
6	2 Kings 25:4–7	Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook him in the plains of Jericho, and all his army was separated from him. The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
7	Revelation 6:15–17	Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”
8	Luke 23:30	At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’
9	Amos 9:1	I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape.
10	Isaiah 30:17	A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill.

Jeremiah 4:29 Summary

[Jeremiah 4:29 describes a scene of total chaos and destruction, where people are running for their lives from invading armies, just like in Jeremiah 6:1-5. This is a picture of what happens when God's people reject Him and He withdraws His protection, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:25 and Isaiah 5:5-7. The people are desperate and trying to escape, but there is no safety to be found, a reality also seen in Psalm 104:29. This verse reminds us that God is serious about sin and will judge those who rebel against Him, but He also promises to restore and redeem His people in the end, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the horseman and archer in Jeremiah 4:29?

The horseman and archer represent the invading armies that God is using to judge His people, as seen in Jeremiah 4:29, similar to the conquests described in Isaiah 13:1-5 and Jeremiah 6:22-24.

Why are the people fleeing to the thickets and rocks in Jeremiah 4:29?

The people are fleeing to the thickets and rocks in desperation, seeking refuge from the invading armies, much like the Israelites hid from their enemies in Joshua 2:1-7 and 1 Samuel 23:14-29.

What is the result of the invasion described in Jeremiah 4:29?

The result of the invasion is that every city is abandoned, with no inhabitant left, a desolate scene also described in Jeremiah 4:27 and Ezekiel 33:28, emphasizing the severity of God's judgment.

How does Jeremiah 4:29 relate to God's overall plan for His people?

Jeremiah 4:29 is part of God's plan to discipline and refine His people, as stated in Jeremiah 4:27, where He says He will not finish the destruction, and in Jeremiah 29:11, where He promises a future and a hope for them.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that God might be calling me to flee from the 'horsemen and archers' of sin and temptation in my own life?
How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I see destruction and chaos around me, just like the people in Jeremiah 4:29?
In what ways can I be a source of hope and comfort to those around me who may be experiencing their own 'desolation' and 'abandonment'?
What are some practical steps I can take to 'prepare for battle' and stand firm against the spiritual enemies that seek to destroy me, just as the people in Jeremiah 4:29 tried to prepare for physical battle?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:29

The whole city shall flee,.... Or, "every city"; for not Jerusalem only is meant, but every city, or the inhabitants of every city; and so the Targum paraphrases it, "all the inhabitants of the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:29

The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29

The whole city shall flee; the inhabitants of all ranks and qualities shall seek to escape the fury of this Chaldean army, . For the noise; either upon the report of their coming, hereby as it were deriding their confidence; or rather at the approach of their vast armies, for they were close besieged before they fled, as appears, . They shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks; such a consternation there shall be upon them, that they shall run into every hole to hide themselves: thus Manasseh was taken among the thorns, . The Hebrew is abim, the clouds, possibly alluding to dark places on the tops of hills, reaching as it were to the clouds, or among the cloudy shades of trees and groves that usually grew there. The LXX. render it caves, and so the rocks for shelter, or the clefts, caves, and hiding-places in the rocks. See . Every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein; there shall be an utter desolation, their cities quite forsaken, not any to inhabit them, ,26.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29

Jeremiah 4:29 The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city [shall be] forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.Ver. 29. Every city shall be forsaken.] See Jeremiah 4:25.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29

(29) The horsemen and bowmen.—A specially characteristic picture, as we see from the Nineveh sculptures, of Assyrian and Chaldæan armies. Thickets . . . rocks.—Both words are Aramaic in the original. The former, elsewhere rendered “clouds,” is here used for the dark shadowy coverts in which men sought for shelter; the latter is the root of the name Cephas (= Peter). On the caves of Palestine as places of refuge in time of war, see Isaiah 2:19; 1 Samuel 13:6.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:29

Ch. Jeremiah 4:5-31. Impending judgements. National disaster This section and the two that follow it (viz. chs. 5 and 6) are somewhat later than the preceding, as presenting a more definite description of the punishment there threatened. They picture the excitement and dismay caused throughout the defenceless portions of the land by the approach of the enemy, and the hasty retreat to walled towns on the part of the country people. No doubt as originally uttered these sections referred to the threatened invasion of Palestine by the Scythian hordes. (See Introd. i. § 3 and on Jeremiah 1:13.) On being reproduced in the Roll of b.c. 604 (ch. 36), when the Chaldaeans had become the formidable enemy, the language may have been modified here and there to suit the new political aspect of affairs. Thus “lion” and “destroyer of nations” (Jeremiah 4:7) are epithets more appropriate to an individual leader such as Nebuchadnezzar than to a hostile multitude. Neither do we know that the Scythians had “chariots” (Jeremiah 4:13). The present section may be summarized as follows.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:29

The whole city ... - Rather, Every city is fleeing. All the inhabitants of the tokens flee to Jerusalem for protection, or seek refuge in the woods and rocks.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:29

28, 29. For this, etc. — But once more does the prophet return to the sad story. In language more simple and intelligible he sets forth the coming desolation.

Sermons on Jeremiah 4:29

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	Haggai 2:6 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic significance of Haggai 2:6, warning of a coming universal earthquake that symbolizes God's judgment on nations for their sins and rejection of
	(Through the Bible) Lamentations by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being double-minded and unstable in one's ways, as mentioned in the book of James. He emphasizes that God does not speak both
	Ii Chronicles 33:11 by Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith discusses the life of Manasseh, who, despite his noble heritage as the son of King Hezekiah, rebelled against God through idolatry and abominable practices. He ignored
	If Any Man Be in Christ - Part 2 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the impact of the Apostle Paul's teachings and the great things he accomplished despite facing numerous challenges. The preacher also menti
	That Tragic and Fiery Day by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the sixth chapter of Revelation. He begins by describing the opening of the four seals, which represent different events and symbols. The fi
	(Revival) Highlights of Past Revivals - Part 1 by Michael L. Brown	Michael L. Brown discusses the historical context of biblical revivals, emphasizing the Hebrew concept of 'Chaya,' which means to revive or bring to life. He highlights the story o