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Jeremiah 6:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 6:4

Verse 4 of 30

Scripture focus

Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day goeth away, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.

Jeremiah 6:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 6:4

Theological / Devotional

Prepare ye war. Literally, “sanctify war,” or “consecrate war.” Battles were preceded by sacrifices, divination, and prayers. The practices of the Chaldeans in this regard are described in Eze. 21:21, 22. The Israelites also offered sacrifices and prayers (see Deut. 20:1-3; 1 Sam. 13:9-12) before engaging in warfare. Compare the expression “sanctified ones” (see on Isa. 13:3).

Arise, and let us go. The invaders excite one another to the attack. They are impatient lest any time be lost in defeating their foes and laying hands on the plunder.

At noon. There is no relaxing even during the intense heat of the noonday sun (see chs. 15:8; 20:16). Oh, that men today were as eager in spiritual warfare for the kingdom of God! Then no time or opportunity would be lost!

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