Holy Scripture

Jeremiah 4:17

A church father on this verse
“(Verse 16, 17.) Say to the nations: Behold, it has been heard in Jerusalem, the watchmen come from a distant land and they have given their voice over the cities of Judah: they have become like watchmen over it all around, because they have provoked me to anger, says the Lord. God wants all the nations around to know…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Jeremiah

Source: Septuagint

Original

17As keepers of a field, they have surrounded her; because thou, saith the Lord, hast neglected me.

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In context

15For a voice of one publishing from Dan shall come, and trouble out of Mount Ephraim shall be heard of.

16Remind ye the nations; behold, they are come: proclaim it in Jerusalem, that bands are approaching from a land afar off, and have uttered their voice against the cities of Judah.

— Jeremiah 4:17 —

18Thy ways and thy devices have brought these things upon thee; this is thy wickedness, for it is bitter, for it has reached to thy heart.

19I am pained in my bowels, my bowels, and the sensitive powers of my heart; my soul is in great commotion, my heart is torn: I will not be silent, for my soul has heard the sound of a trumpet, the cry of war, and of distress: it calls on destruction;

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