Jeremiah 4:8 net — So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying,‘The fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us!’”

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"So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying,‘The fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us!’”"

— Jeremiah 4:8, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

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Warning of Coming Judgment The LORD said,“Announce this in Judah and proclaim it in Jerusalem:‘Sound the trumpet throughout the land!’ Shout out loudly,‘Gather together! Let us flee into the fortified cities!’

6

Raise a signal flag that tells people to go to Zion. Run for safety! Do not delay! For I am about to bring disaster out of the north. It will bring great destruction.

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Like a lion that has come up from its lair the one who destroys nations has set out from his home base. He is coming out to lay your land waste. Your cities will become ruins and lie uninhabited.

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So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying,‘The fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us!’”

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“When this happens,” says the LORD,“the king and his officials will lose their courage. The priests will be struck with horror, and the prophets will be speechless in astonishment.”

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In response to all this I said,“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have surely allowed the people of Judah and Jerusalem to be deceived by those who say,‘You will be safe!’ But in fact a sword is already at our throats.”

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“At that time the people of Judah and Jerusalem will be told,‘A scorching wind will sweep down from the hilltops in the wilderness on my dear people. It will not be a gentle breeze for winnowing the grain and blowing away the chaff.

Jeremiah 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:8 say?
Jeremiah 4:8 in the NET Bible reads: “So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying,‘The fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us!’””
Where is Jeremiah 4:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:8 in?
Jeremiah 4:8 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 4:8?
Jeremiah 4:8 reads (NET): “So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying,‘The fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us!’”” 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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