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Jeremiah 4:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 4:17

Verse 17 of 31

Scripture focus

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 4:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 4:17

Theological / Devotional

As keepers of a field. Cultivated fields in Palestine were usually not fenced. Boundaries were marked simply by stones set up at intervals as landmarks (see on Deut. 19:14). Watchers were necessary to protect the crops from animals and marauders. Jeremiah compares the tents and forts of Nebuchadnezzar’s army to the booths erected by shepherds and husbandmen for the protection of their flocks and produce.

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