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Jeremiah 16:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 16:4

Verse 4 of 21

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They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; [but] they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.

Jeremiah 16:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 16:4

Theological / Devotional

Grievous deaths. Literally, “deaths of diseases”; perhaps referring to those caused by pestilence or famine (see Jer. 14:18) in contrast with those caused by the sword.

Not be lamented. Inasmuch as the Jews regarded funeral observances and ceremonies as very important, to neglect them was a great dishonor (see chs. 9:20-22; 14:16).

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