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Jeremiah 6:25

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 6:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy, [and] terror, are on every side.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy, [and] terror, are on every side.
Jeremiah 6:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 6

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22Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.
23They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea, and they ride upon horses, every one set in array, as a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Zion.
24We have heard the report thereof; our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail.
25Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy, [and] terror, are on every side.
26O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in ashes: make thee mourning, as for an only son, most bitter lamentation; for the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us.
27I have made thee a trier [and] a fortress among my people; that thou mayest know and try their way.
28They are all grievous revolters, going about with slanders; they are brass and iron: they all of them deal corruptly.
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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
“Go not forth into the field, etc.] Either for pleasure, or for business; to take a walk in it for the air, or to till it, plough, sow, or reap; but keep within the city and its walls, there being danger: nor walk by the way; in the high road from Jerusalem, to any town or village near it: for the sword of the enemy: or, “because there is a sword for the enemy”f146; or, “the enemy has a sword”; and that drawn; the enemy is in the field, and in the ways, and there is no escaping him: and fear is on every side; all round the city, being encompassed by the Assyrian army: or, the enemy’s sword “is fear on every side”f147; causes fear in all parts round the city. The Targum is, “because the sword…”
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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
“He addresses "the daughter of Zion" (Jer 6:23); caution to the citizens of Jerusalem not to expose themselves to the enemy by going outside of the city walls, sword of the enemy--literally "there is a sword to the enemy"; the enemy hath a sword.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For the sword of the enemy - literally, “for to the enemy a sword; i. e., for the enemy is armed,” he has a commission from God to execute judgment. See Jeremiah 12:12; Isaiah 10:5, and Psalms 17:13 note. Fear is on every side - Magor-Missabib, Jeremiah’s watchword (compare Jeremiah 20:3, Jeremiah 20:10). The “and” before it should be omitted. 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
“Go not forth - Expressing the great danger that there would be everywhere. Jeremiah 6:26”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Go not: Jer 4:5, Jer 8:14, Jer 14:18; Jdg 5:6, Jdg 5:7 the sword: Jer 4:10, Jer 20:3, Jer 20:4 \*marg. Jer 20:10, Jer 49:29; Ch2 15:5; Job 18:11; Psa 31:13; Isa 1:20; Luk 19:43 Jeremiah 6:26”
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