KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, the Lord's whirlwind goes out with fierce anger, a whirlwind that keeps going: it will come down painfully on the heads of the wicked.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning that His fierce judgment will strike down those who do evil.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah prophesied during the final decades before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC. This verse comes from chapters known as the 'Book of Comfort,' where God promises restoration for Israel while also declaring judgment on their enemies. The imagery of God's whirlwind represents divine judgment that would sweep through the nations.
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