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Jeremiah 47:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off [with] the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

Jeremiah 47:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 47:5

Theological / Devotional

Baldness. Perhaps a reference to a destruction of the city, a destruction so complete that the site would be left a bald hill, or tell (see on Joshua 11:13). The prophet may also have had in mind the thought of baldness as a sign of mourning, particularly in connection with his question, “How long wilt thou cut thyself?” Shaving the head and inflicting wounds upon the body were common expressions of grief (see Jer. 16:6; cf. Deut. 14:1).

Ashkelon. A leading Philistine city, about 12 mi. north of Gaza on the coastal road.

Valley. Heb. ‘emeq, better, “a plain,” here the Philistine Plain.

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