Jeremiah 4:21 net — “How long must I see the enemy’s battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?”

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"“How long must I see the enemy’s battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?”"

— Jeremiah 4:21, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

18

“The way you have lived and the things you have done will bring this on you. This is the punishment you deserve, and it will be painful indeed. The pain will be so bad it will pierce your heart.”

19

I said,“Oh, the feeling in the pit of my stomach! I writhe in anguish. Oh, the pain in my heart! My heart pounds within me. I cannot keep silent. For I hear the sound of the trumpet; the sound of the battle cry pierces my soul!

20

I see one destruction after another taking place, so that the whole land lies in ruins. I see our tents suddenly destroyed, their curtains torn down in a mere instant.

21

“How long must I see the enemy’s battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?”

22

The LORD answered,“This will happen because my people are foolish. They do not know me. They are like children who have no sense. They have no understanding. They are skilled at doing evil. They do not know how to do good.”

23

“I looked at the land and saw that it was an empty wasteland. I looked up at the sky, and its light had vanished.

24

I looked at the mountains and saw that they were shaking. All the hills were swaying back and forth!

Jeremiah 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 4:21 say?
Jeremiah 4:21 in the NET Bible reads: ““How long must I see the enemy’s battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?””
Where is Jeremiah 4:21 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:21 in?
Jeremiah 4:21 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 4:21?
Jeremiah 4:21 reads (NET): ““How long must I see the enemy’s battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?”” 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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