11 At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind(A) from the barren heights in the desert blows toward my people, but not to winnow or cleanse; 12 a wind(B) too strong for that comes from me. Now I pronounce my judgments(C) against them.”

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The Scorching Wind of Judgment

11 At that time, it will be told this people and to Jerusalem, “A scorching wind from the barren heights in the desert is coming[a] toward my people, and it’s not for winnowing or cleansing. 12 A wind too strong for that is coming at my bidding.[b] Now I’m judging them as I speak.”

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 4:11 The Heb. lacks is coming
  2. Jeremiah 4:12 Lit. coming to me