Jeremiah 30:23

Jeremiah 30:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.
• New International Version (NIV)See, the storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a driving wind swirling down on the heads of the wicked.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Behold the storm of the Lord! Wrath has gone forth, a whirling tempest; it will burst upon the head of the wicked.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Behold, the whirlwind of the Lord Goes forth with fury, A continuing whirlwind; It will fall violently on the head of the wicked.

Context of Jeremiah 30:23

21And their prince shall be of themselves, and their ruler shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is he that hath had boldness to approach unto me? saith Jehovah. 22And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, even hiswrath, is gone forth, a sweeping tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked. 24The fierce anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it.

Jeremiah 30:23 word by word

הִנֵּ֣ה׀ סַעֲרַ֣ת יְהוָ֗ה חֵמָה֙ יָֽצְאָ֔ה סַ֖עַר מִתְגּוֹרֵ֑ר עַ֛ל רֹ֥אשׁ רְשָׁעִ֖ים יָחֽוּל׃Read the interlinear

• tempestסַ֫עַרsa‛ar se‛ârâh · tempestH5591
• wrathחֵמָהchêmâh chêmâ' · rageH2534
• goneיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• headרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563

Cross-references for Jeremiah 30:23

• Jeremiah 23:19Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, even his wrath, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.
• Jeremiah 25:32Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and a great tempest shall be raised up from the uttermost parts of the earth.
• Psalms 58:9Before your pots can feel the thorns, He will take them away with a whirlwind, the green and the burning alike.
• Proverbs 1:27When your fear cometh as a storm, And your calamity cometh on as a whirlwind; When distress and anguish come upon you.
• Zechariah 9:14And Jehovah shall be seen over them; and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning; and the Lord Jehovah will blow the trumpet, and will go with whirlwinds of the south.

Commentaries on Jeremiah 30:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23The whirlwind of the Lord - A grievous tempest of desolation, - Shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked - On Nebuchadnezzar and the Chaldeans.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Compare the marginal reference. These verses would more appropriately be attached to the next chapter, for which they form a suitable introduction.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-24Verses 18-24 We have here further intimations of the favour of God for them after the days of their calamity have expired. The proper work and office of Christ, as Mediator, is to draw near unto God, for us, as the High Priest of our profession. His own undertaking, in compliance with his Father's will, and in compassion to fallen man, engaged him. Jesus Christ was, in all this, truly wonderful. They shall be taken again into covenant with the Lord…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23The reestablished nation was still responsible for its rebellion. The Lord had the power to show his strong anger against the wicked.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2423-24. (Jr 23:19). Vengeance upon God's foes always accompanies manifestations of His grace to His people. continuing--literally, "sojourning," abiding constantly; appropriately here in the case of Babylon, which was to be permanently destroyed, substituted for "whirling itself about" ("grievous" in English Version) (see on Jr 23:19,20), where the temporary downfall of Judea is spoken of.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Jeremiah 30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings