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11 The time is coming when the Lord will say
    to the people of Jerusalem,
“My dear people, a burning wind is blowing in from the desert,
    and it’s not a gentle breeze useful for winnowing grain.
12 It is a roaring blast sent by me!
    Now I will pronounce your destruction!”

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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