New International Version How long must I see the battle standard and hear the sound of the trumpet? New Living Translation How long must I see the battle flags and hear the trumpets of war? English Standard Version How long must I see the standard and hear the sound of the trumpet? Berean Standard Bible How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? Berean Literal Bible How long will I see the standard, and hear the voice of the shofar? King James Bible How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? New King James Version How long will I see the standard, And hear the sound of the trumpet? New American Standard Bible How long must I see the flag And hear the sound of the trumpet? NASB 1995 How long must I see the standard And hear the sound of the trumpet? NASB 1977 How long must I see the standard, And hear the sound of the trumpet? Legacy Standard Bible How long must I see the standard And hear the sound of the trumpet? Amplified Bible How long [O LORD] must I see the banner [marking the way for flight] And hear the sound of the trumpet [urging the people to run for safety]? Berean Annotated Bible How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? Christian Standard Bible How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the ram’s horn? Holman Christian Standard Bible How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the ram’s horn? American Standard Version How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? Contemporary English Version How long will I see enemy flags and hear their trumpets? English Revised Version How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? GOD'S WORD® Translation How long must I see the battle flag and hear the sound of rams' horns? Good News Translation How long must I see the battle raging and hear the blasts of trumpets? International Standard Version How long will I see the battle standard and hear the sound of the trumpet? NET Bible "How long must I see the enemy's battle flags and hear the military signals of their bugles?" New Heart English Bible How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? Webster's Bible Translation How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHow long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? World English Bible How long will I see the standard and hear the sound of the trumpet? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionUntil when do I see an ensign? Do I hear the voice of a horn? Berean Literal Bible How long will I see the standard, and hear the voice of the shofar? Young's Literal Translation Till when do I see an ensign? Do I hear the voice of a trumpet? Smith's Literal Translation How long shall I see the signal, shall I hear the voice of the trumpet? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow long shall I see men fleeing away, how long shall I hear the sound of the trumpet? Catholic Public Domain Version How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet? New American Bible How long must I see the signal, hear the blast of the horn! New Revised Standard Version How long must I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow long shall I see fugitives and hear the sound of the trumpet? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated How long shall I see fugitives and shall I hear the sound of the trumpets? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917How long shall I see the standard, Shall I hear the sound of the horn? Brenton Septuagint Translation How long shall I see fugitives, and hear the sound of the trumpet? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Lamentation for Judah…20Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. 21How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn? 22“For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.”… Cross References How long must I see the signal flag Isaiah 13:2 Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. Isaiah 18:3 All you people of the world and dwellers of the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when a ram’s horn sounds, you will hear it. Jeremiah 50:2 “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’ and hear the sound of the horn? Jeremiah 6:17 I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’ Ezekiel 33:3 and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people. Joel 2:1 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— Isaiah 5:26-30 He lifts a banner for the distant nations and whistles for those at the ends of the earth. Behold—how speedily and swiftly they come! / None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap is broken. / Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. … Amos 3:6 If a ram’s horn sounds in a city, do the people not tremble? If calamity comes to a city, has not the LORD caused it? Zephaniah 1:14-16 The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. / That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. Ezekiel 7:14 They have blown the trumpet and made everything ready, but no one goes to war, for My wrath is upon the whole multitude. Hosea 8:1 Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law. Isaiah 30:17 A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. Isaiah 58:1 “Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins. Isaiah 1:2 Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. Matthew 24:31 And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. 1 Corinthians 14:8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle? Treasury of Scripture How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? How long. Jeremiah 4:14 O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? shall I. Jeremiah 4:5,6,19 Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities… Jeremiah 6:1 O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Bethhaccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction. 2 Chronicles 35:25 And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations. Jump to Previous Battle Ensign Flag Hear Hearing Horn Sound Standard Trumpet Voice War-HornJump to Next Battle Ensign Flag Hear Hearing Horn Sound Standard Trumpet Voice War-HornJeremiah 4 1. God calls Israel by his promise3. He exhorts Judah to repentance by fearful judgments 19. A grievous lamentation for Judah How long must I see the signal flag Jeremiah grieves over the unending signs of war approaching Judah. The raised flag announces the advance and gathering of enemy forces, pointing to the Babylonian invasion God had declared because of Judah’s rebellion. Isa 13:2 Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them.… and hear the sound of the horn? The horn sounds the alarm for battle and warns the nation that judgment is near. Though the danger is repeatedly announced, the people remain unwilling to turn from their sin. Jer 6:17 I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen’… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahThe prophet who is delivering God's message to the people of Judah. He is often referred to as the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the spiritual state of his people. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Jeremiah's prophecies. At this time, Judah is facing impending judgment due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. The Standard A military banner or signal used in ancient times to rally troops or signal an impending attack. In this context, it symbolizes the coming judgment and invasion. 4. The Trumpet An instrument used to sound an alarm or call to arms. Here, it represents the warning of approaching danger and the urgency of repentance. 5. Impending Judgment The event that Jeremiah is warning about, which is the Babylonian invasion and the subsequent exile of Judah due to their unfaithfulness to God. Teaching Points The Urgency of RepentanceJust as the trumpet signals immediate danger, we must respond promptly to God's call for repentance in our lives. Heeding God's Warnings God often provides warnings before judgment. We must be attentive to His voice and respond with obedience. The Role of the Prophet Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to deliver God's message, even when it was unpopular. We are called to speak truth in love, regardless of the reception. Spiritual Vigilance Like the watchman who sounds the trumpet, we must remain vigilant in our spiritual lives, aware of the enemy's tactics and ready to stand firm in faith. God's Patience and Justice While God is patient, His justice will ultimately prevail. We should not take His patience for granted but strive to live righteously. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 4:21?2. How does Jeremiah 4:21 reflect God's call for repentance and change? 3. What emotions does Jeremiah express in 4:21, and why are they significant? 4. How can Jeremiah 4:21 inspire us to heed warnings in our lives today? 5. What connections exist between Jeremiah 4:21 and other prophetic warnings in Scripture? 6. How can we apply the urgency of Jeremiah 4:21 to our spiritual walk? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 4:21? 8. How does Jeremiah 4:21 reflect God's warning to Israel? 9. What is the significance of the trumpet in Jeremiah 4:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 4? (21) 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 alarm, and quicken their flight to the defenced city. The prophet sees no end to the miseries of the coming war.Verse 21. - Shall I see the standard. (See on ver. 6.) Jeremiah 4:21 captures the prophet’s weary anguish: unrelenting signals—flags in sight, horns in ear—declare judgment because Judah will not repent. God’s patience is underscored by continuous warnings, yet judgment remains literal and imminent. The verse urges us to recognize the banners and listen to the horns in our own lives, swiftly turning to God before the last trumpet sounds. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew How longעַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while must I see אֶרְאֶה־ (’er·’eh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see the signal flag נֵּ֑ס (nês) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5251: A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token and hear אֶשְׁמְעָ֖ה (’eš·mə·‘āh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the sound ק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the trumpet? שׁוֹפָֽר׃ (šō·w·p̄ār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn Additonal Resources Jeremiah 4:21 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 4:21 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 4:21 Bible.com Jeremiah 4:21 NIV |
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