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Jeremiah 4:12

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 4:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “a full wind from these shall come for me: now will I also utter judgments against them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

a full wind from these shall come for me: now will I also utter judgments against them.
Jeremiah 4:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And it shall come to pass at that day, saith Jehovah, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
10Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the life.
11At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A hot wind from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse;
12a full wind from these shall come for me: now will I also utter judgments against them.
13Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots [shall be] as the whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are ruined.
14O Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thine evil thoughts lodge within thee?
15For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth evil from the hills of Ephraim:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me, etc.] That is, a strong one, very vehement; or, “a wind which is fuller than these”, as the Syriac version renders it; which is stronger than those winds which are fit for fanning and winnowing the chaff from the wheat. Jarchi interprets it, a wind full of those punishments which God had threatened, and determined to bring upon this people, and would not turn from, nor repent of: and the phrase “shall come unto me” regards not the prophet, nor the people of the Jews, whom he represented, but the Lord himself; and shows that the wind is at his command, and when he calls, it comes unto him, and obeys his will, (<19E808>Psalm 148:8) and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“full . . . from those places--rather, "a wind fuller (that is, more impetuous) than those winds" (which fan the corn) (Jer 4:11) [ROSENMULLER]. unto me--"for Me," as My instrument for executing My purpose. sentence--judgments against them (Jer 1:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Or, as in the margin; i. e., a wind more full, more impetuous than those winds which serve for fanning and cleansing the grain. Unto me - Rather, for me: to perform my will. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Full - Heb. Fuller than they. A wind too strong for them. Shall come - It shall presently come to me, to receive my commission, and do my will. Jeremiah 4:13”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“a full wind from those: or, a fuller wind than those give sentence: Heb. utter judgments, Jer 1:16; Eze 5:8, Eze 6:11-13, Eze 7:8, Eze 7:9 Jeremiah 4:13”
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