Jeremiah 4:6
Jeremiah 4:6 in Multiple Translations
Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
Set up a standard toward Zion: flee for safety, stay not; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
Put up a flag for a sign to Zion: go in flight so that you may be safe, waiting no longer: for I will send evil from the north, and a great destruction.
Raise the danger flag; go to Zion! Find somewhere safe! Don't hesitate! I'm bringing enemies from the north who will cause terrible destruction.
Set vp the standart in Zion: prepare to flee, and stay not: for I will bring a plague from the North, and a great destruction.
Lift up an ensign Zionward, Strengthen yourselves, stand not still, For evil I am bringing in from the north, And a great destruction.
Set up a standard toward Zion. Flee for safety! Don’t wait; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.”
Set up the standard towards Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
Set up the standard in Sion. Strengthen yourselves, stay not: for I bring evil from the north, and great destruction.
Shout to the people of Jerusalem, ‘Run away now! Do not delay, because I am about to cause you to experience a terrible disaster [DOU] that will come from the north.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 4:6
Study Notes — Jeremiah 4:6
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 4:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:6
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 4:6
Context — Disaster from the North
6Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
7A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited. 8So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 50:2 | “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’ |
| 2 | Jeremiah 1:13–15 | Again the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see?” “I see a boiling pot,” I replied, “and it is tilting toward us from the north.” Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land. For I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north,” declares the LORD. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack all her surrounding walls and all the other cities of Judah. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 51:27 | “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her— Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 6:1 | “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. |
| 5 | Isaiah 62:10 | Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations! |
| 6 | Jeremiah 4:21 | How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? |
| 7 | Jeremiah 6:22 | This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 25:9 | behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 51:12 | Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:54 | “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! |
Jeremiah 4:6 Summary
[Jeremiah 4:6 is a warning to the people of Judah to seek refuge in God because He is bringing disaster from the north. This disaster is a result of God's judgment on their sins, and they need to urgently turn to Him for protection, just like we need to turn to God in times of trouble, as seen in Psalm 46:1. The call to seek refuge is a call to repentance and faith in God's power to save, as Jesus taught in Matthew 4:17. By seeking refuge in God, we can find safety and protection from the disasters of life.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'raise a signal flag toward Zion' in Jeremiah 4:6?
Raising a signal flag toward Zion is a call to warn the people of Judah of the impending disaster, urging them to seek refuge in the city of God, as seen in Jeremiah 4:6, similar to the call to return to the Lord in Deuteronomy 30:2-3.
Why is God bringing disaster from the north?
The disaster from the north in Jeremiah 4:6 refers to the invading armies of Babylon, which God is using to judge the sins of Judah, as also prophesied in Jeremiah 1:14-15 and Isaiah 39:6.
What is the significance of not delaying in seeking refuge?
Not delaying in seeking refuge, as warned in Jeremiah 4:6, emphasizes the urgency of the situation, much like the call to repentance in Matthew 4:17, where Jesus says 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near'.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's wrath?
The disaster and destruction mentioned in Jeremiah 4:6 are a result of God's wrath, as also seen in Jeremiah 4:4, where it says 'My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it', highlighting the severity of God's judgment on sin, similar to Romans 1:18-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need to seek refuge in God, and how can I urgently turn to Him for protection?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of not delaying in seeking God's refuge to my daily life, especially in times of crisis or uncertainty?
- How does the concept of God's wrath, as seen in Jeremiah 4:6, impact my understanding of His character and my relationship with Him?
- What are some practical steps I can take to 'circumcise my heart' and remove the foreskins of my heart, as mentioned in Jeremiah 4:4, in order to avoid God's wrath?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 4:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 4:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 4:6
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:6
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:6
Sermons on Jeremiah 4:6
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A Prophecy - Wall of Fire by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson shares a prophetic vision of a 'Wall of Fire' that God will create to protect His people amidst the moral decay and increasing evil in society. He reflects on the d |
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(In the Word) 11 - the Mother of Harlots by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of following the Word of God rather than adhering to old traditions or wrong teachings. They urge listeners to listen to the e |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 13 - God's True Message by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of the day of the Lord, where God will judge and punish all nations based on their actions. He warns that whatever one gives out |
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The Implosion of America by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the speaker discusses three principles that lead to a nation's downfall and destruction. The first principle is the absence of spiritual leadership in the church, w |
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Breaking the Bondage of an Ungodly Heritage by Don Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the concept of breaking the chains of an ungodly heritage. He criticizes the idea that individuals are not personally responsible for their ac |
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How to Pray for Revival by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a young boy who unexpectedly takes over the pulpit and preaches with tears. His passionate message touches the hearts of both |
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Dealing With Offence by Albert Zehr | Albert Zehr preaches on the importance of dealing with offence in the church to prepare for God's mighty move. He emphasizes the need to remove stumbling blocks that hinder believe |






