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The Sights and Sounds of War
Commentators explain that the "standard" (a military banner) and the "trumpet" were the terrifying, unmistakable signals of an active invasion. These were not distant threats but immediate alarms causing people to flee in panic. The verse captures the raw, sensory experience of living under God's judgment.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 4:21
18th Century
Theologian
The standard - See Jeremiah 4:6. The alarm caused by the invasion is graphically described. The people are dispersed over the land following…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:21
19th Century
Bishop
How long shall I see... — The "standard," as in Jeremiah 4:6, is the alarm signal given to the fugitives. The "trumpet" sounds to give the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
The dreadful blast of war, the blood-red flag of murder, flying through the land, while the Chaldeans slaughtered right and left, young and old—we …
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:21
16th Century
Theologian
He concludes that part of his discourse, which, as we have said, he embellished with figurative terms to more fully rouse slow and sluggish minds. …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:21
17th Century
Pastor
How long shall I see the standard
"Ensign" or "banner" displayed; either by the watchmen placed on high hills or tow…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 4:19–31
17th Century
Minister
The prophet had no pleasure in delivering messages of wrath. He is shown in a vision the whole land in confusion.
Compared with what it was,…