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

21Their leader shall be one of them, And their ruler shall come forth from their midst; And I will bring him near and he shall approach Me; For who would dare to risk his life to approach Me?’ declares the Lord. 22‘You shall be My people, And I will be your God.’” Behold, the tempest of the Lord! Wrath has gone forth, A sweeping tempest; It will burst on the head of the wicked. 24The fierce anger of the Lord will not turn back Until He has performed and until He has accomplished The intent of His heart; In the latter days you will understand this.

Jeremiah 30:23 word by word

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

• Beholdהִנֵּהhinnêh · beholdH2009
• tempestסְעָרָהsa‛ar se‛ârâh · tempestH5591
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• Wrathחֵמָהchêmâh chêmâ' · rageH2534
• has goneיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• sweepingגָּרַרgârar · to drag/chew/sawH1641
• tempestסַ֫עַרsa‛ar se‛ârâh · tempestH5591
• It will burstחוּלchûl chîyl · to twist: danceH2342
• on the headרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563

Cross-references for Jeremiah 30:23

• Jeremiah 23:19Behold, the storm of the Lord has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling tempest; It will swirl down on the head of the wicked.
• Jeremiah 25:32Thus says the Lord of hosts, “Behold, evil is going forth From nation to nation, And a great storm is being stirred up From the remotest parts of the earth.
• Psalms 58:9Before your pots can feel the fire of thorns He will sweep them away with a whirlwind, the green and the burning alike.
• Proverbs 1:27When your dread comes like a storm And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you.
• Zechariah 9:14Then the Lord will appear over them, And His arrow will go forth like lightning; And the Lord God will blow the trumpet, And will march in the storm winds 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