Jeremiah 4:12 kjva — Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them."

— Jeremiah 4:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

9

And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the Lord, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.

10

Then said I, Ah, Lord God! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.

11

At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,

12

Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.

13

Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.

14

O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

15

For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.

Jeremiah 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:12 say?
Jeremiah 4:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.”
Where is Jeremiah 4:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 12.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 4:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:12 in?
Jeremiah 4:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 4:12?
Jeremiah 4:12 reads (KJVA): “Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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