Jeremiah 4:19
"My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

My bowels, my bowels,.... These are either the words of the people, unto whose heart the calamity reached, as in the preceding verse; or rather of the prophet, who either, from a sympathizing heart, expresses himself in this manner; or puts on an appearance of mourning and distress, in order to awaken his people to a sense of their condition. The repetition of the word is after the manner of

persons in pain and uneasiness, as, "my head, my head", Kg2 4:19 , I am pained at my very heart; as a woman in labour. In the Hebrew text it is, "as the walls of my heart" (e); meaning either his bowels, as before; or the "praecordia", the parts about the heart, which are as walls unto it; his grief had reached these walls, and was penetrating through them to his heart, and there was danger of breaking that: my heart makes a noise in me; palpitates, beats and throbs, being filled with fears and dread, with sorrow and concern, at what was coming on; it represents an aching heart, all in disorder and confusion: I cannot hold my peace; or be silent; must speak, and vent grief: because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war; Kimchi observes, he does not say "my ears", but "my soul"; for as yet he had not heard with his ears the sound of the trumpet; for the enemy was not yet come, but his soul heard by prophecy: here is a Keri and a Cetib, a reading and a writing; it is written "I have heard"; it is read "thou hast heard", which is followed by the Targum: the sense is the same, it is the hearing of the soul. The prophet, by these expressions, represents the destruction as very near, very certain, and very distressing. The trumpet was sounded on different accounts, as Isidore (f) observes; sometimes to begin a battle; sometimes to pursue those that fled; and sometimes for a retreat. (e) "parietes cordis mei", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius. (f) Orignum l. 18. c. 4.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (18 words)

H4578 מֵעֶה
Definition:

11onlypluralinternal organs, inward parts (intestines, bowels), belly(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicמְעָא,מַעֲיָא,,; Arabic; Ethiopic; — on form compare LagBN 156BaZMG xiii. 1888, 345); — plural [מֵעִים] con 11onlypluralinternal organs, inward parts (intestines, bowels), belly(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicמְעָא,מַעֲיָא,,; Arabic; Ethiopic; — on form compare LagBN 156BaZMG xiii. 1888, 345); — plural [מֵעִים] con

Possible Meanings:
  • grain (semantic_range)
H4578 מֵעֶה
Definition:

11onlypluralinternal organs, inward parts (intestines, bowels), belly(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicמְעָא,מַעֲיָא,,; Arabic; Ethiopic; — on form compare LagBN 156BaZMG xiii. 1888, 345); — plural [מֵעִים] con 11onlypluralinternal organs, inward parts (intestines, bowels), belly(Late Hebrewid.; Aramaicמְעָא,מַעֲיָא,,; Arabic; Ethiopic; — on form compare LagBN 156BaZMG xiii. 1888, 345); — plural [מֵעִים] con

Possible Meanings:
  • grain (semantic_range)
H2342 חוּל
Definition:

Or chiyl {kheel}; a primitive root; properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to Or chiyl {kheel}; a primitive root; properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to

Possible Meanings:
  • be firm (semantic_range)
  • strong (semantic_range)
H3176 יָחַל
Definition:

5(yet see below);Imperfectוַיִּיָּ֫חֶלGenesis 8:12+1 Samuel 13:18Kt (see Dr; Qr Hiph`ilוַיּוֺחֶל); —wait:Genesis 8:12and he waitedyet seven days; so1 Samuel 13:18Kt; of Israel under figure of lioness, 5(yet see below);Imperfectוַיִּיָּ֫חֶלGenesis 8:12+1 Samuel 13:18Kt (see Dr; Qr Hiph`ilוַיּוֺחֶל); —wait:Genesis 8:12and he waitedyet seven days; so1 Samuel 13:18Kt; of Israel under figure of lioness,

Possible Meanings:
  • await (semantic_range)
  • tarry (semantic_range)
H7023 קִיר
Definition:

4wall(√ unknown); — absolute׳קNumbers 22:25+,קִרIsaiah 22:5; constructקִיר1 Kings 6:5+; pluralקִירוֺת1 Kings 6:16+, constructid.,1 Kings 6:5+; suffixקִירֹתָיוExodus 30:3+, etc.; —wall, especially as f 4wall(√ unknown); — absolute׳קNumbers 22:25+,קִרIsaiah 22:5; constructקִיר1 Kings 6:5+; pluralקִירוֺת1 Kings 6:16+, constructid.,1 Kings 6:5+; suffixקִירֹתָיוExodus 30:3+, etc.; —wall, especially as f

H3820 לֵב
Definition:

15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9 15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9

Possible Meanings:
  • in the midst of the sea (semantic_range)
H1993 הָמָה
Definition:

7+ 2t.;וְהָמוּconsecutiveJeremiah 5:222t.;ImperfectיֶהֱמֶהJeremiah 6:233t.; 2 feminine singularתֶּהֱמִיPsalm 42:12;Psalm 43:5;וַתֶּהֱמִיPsalm 42:6;אֶהֱמֶהPsalm 55:18;אֶהֱמָ֑יָהPsalm 77:4;יֶהֱמוּPsalm 7+ 2t.;וְהָמוּconsecutiveJeremiah 5:222t.;ImperfectיֶהֱמֶהJeremiah 6:233t.; 2 feminine singularתֶּהֱמִיPsalm 42:12;Psalm 43:5;וַתֶּהֱמִיPsalm 42:6;אֶהֱמֶהPsalm 55:18;אֶהֱמָ֑יָהPsalm 77:4;יֶהֱמוּPsalm

Possible Meanings:
  • murmur (semantic_range)
  • growl (semantic_range)
  • roar (semantic_range)
  • be boisterous (semantic_range)
  • growl (semantic_range)
H3820 לֵב
Definition:

15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9 15(feminineProverbs 12:25, from influence ofנֶפֶשׁsee De Now)inner man, mind will, heart, absolute and constructלֵבGenesis 8:21239t.;לֶבֿExodus 15:815t.; suffixלִבִּיGenesis 24:45102t.;לִבְּךָExodus 9

Possible Meanings:
  • in the midst of the sea (semantic_range)
H3808 לֹא
Definition:

11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, 11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay,

H2790 חָרַשׁ
Definition:

A primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of A primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of

Possible Meanings:
  • magic art (semantic_range)
  • magic drug (semantic_range)
  • skilled in magic arts (semantic_range)
  • drugs (semantic_range)
H3588 כִּי
Definition:

Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic, Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic,

Possible Meanings:
  • for (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
H6963 קוֹל
Definition:

14sound, voice; — absoluteקוֺלGenesis 4:10+ (הַקֹּלGenesis 27:22;Genesis 45:16); constructקוֺלGenesis 3:8+ (וְקֹלExodus 19:16,לְקֹלExodus 4:8(twice in verse)); suffixקוֺלִי1 Samuel 26:17+,קוֺלְךָJudge 14sound, voice; — absoluteקוֺלGenesis 4:10+ (הַקֹּלGenesis 27:22;Genesis 45:16); constructקוֺלGenesis 3:8+ (וְקֹלExodus 19:16,לְקֹלExodus 4:8(twice in verse)); suffixקוֺלִי1 Samuel 26:17+,קוֺלְךָJudge

H7782 שׁוֹפָר
Definition:

13horn, for blowing(Aramaicשׁיפורא√ dubious; CAdlerPAOS 1889, Clxxi ff.compare Assyrianšappar(u)a species of wild goat; in any case the׳שׁis a curved horn, as of cow or ram, compare DrAmos 2:2(with il 13horn, for blowing(Aramaicשׁיפורא√ dubious; CAdlerPAOS 1889, Clxxi ff.compare Assyrianšappar(u)a species of wild goat; in any case the׳שׁis a curved horn, as of cow or ram, compare DrAmos 2:2(with il

H8085 שָׁמַע
Definition:

52+,שָׁמֵ֑עַJeremiah 36:133t.; 2 feminine singularשָׁמַ֫עַתְּ1 Kings 1:112t.; 3 pluralשָׁמֵ֑עוּJudges 2:17+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁמַעExodus 6:30+, 1 singular cohortativeאֶשְׁמְעָהNumb 52+,שָׁמֵ֑עַJeremiah 36:133t.; 2 feminine singularשָׁמַ֫עַתְּ1 Kings 1:112t.; 3 pluralשָׁמֵ֑עוּJudges 2:17+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁמַעExodus 6:30+, 1 singular cohortativeאֶשְׁמְעָהNumb

Possible Meanings:
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • have sense of hearing (semantic_range)
  • shew oneself obedient (semantic_range)
H8085 שָׁמַע
Definition:

52+,שָׁמֵ֑עַJeremiah 36:133t.; 2 feminine singularשָׁמַ֫עַתְּ1 Kings 1:112t.; 3 pluralשָׁמֵ֑עוּJudges 2:17+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁמַעExodus 6:30+, 1 singular cohortativeאֶשְׁמְעָהNumb 52+,שָׁמֵ֑עַJeremiah 36:133t.; 2 feminine singularשָׁמַ֫עַתְּ1 Kings 1:112t.; 3 pluralשָׁמֵ֑עוּJudges 2:17+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיִשְׁמַעExodus 6:30+, 1 singular cohortativeאֶשְׁמְעָהNumb

Possible Meanings:
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • have sense of hearing (semantic_range)
  • shew oneself obedient (semantic_range)
H5315 נֶפֶשׁ
Definition:

6(so evenGenesis 2:19;Numbers 31:28;1 Kings 19:2see AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 42SS)soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion(Ecclus 3:18; 4:1 (twice in verse); Ecclesias 6(so evenGenesis 2:19;Numbers 31:28;1 Kings 19:2see AlbrZAW xvi (1896), 42SS)soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion(Ecclus 3:18; 4:1 (twice in verse); Ecclesias

Possible Meanings:
  • take breath (semantic_range)
  • refresh oneself (semantic_range)
  • take breath (semantic_range)
  • refresh oneself (semantic_range)
H8643 תְּרוּעָה
Definition:

24+; constructתְּרוּעַתJeremiah 4:19+; —1alarmof war,war-cry,Joshua 6:5,20;Jeremiah 20:16;Ezekiel 21:27;Amos 1:14;Amos 2:2;Zephaniah 1:16;Job 39:25;מִלְחָמָה׳תJeremiah 4:19;Jeremiah 49:2;מֶלָךְ׳תbattl 24+; constructתְּרוּעַתJeremiah 4:19+; —1alarmof war,war-cry,Joshua 6:5,20;Jeremiah 20:16;Ezekiel 21:27;Amos 1:14;Amos 2:2;Zephaniah 1:16;Job 39:25;מִלְחָמָה׳תJeremiah 4:19;Jeremiah 49:2;מֶלָךְ׳תbattl

Possible Meanings:
  • shout (semantic_range)
  • blast of war (semantic_range)
  • joy (semantic_range)
H4421 מִלְחָמָה
Definition:

2,8;Exodus 1:10+; constructמִלְהֶ֫מֶת1 Samuel 13:22(מִכְמָשׁ׳מᵐ5Th We Bu HPS Ew§ 188 cKöii. 182 > absoluteThes and others); suffixמִלְחַמְתִּי2Chronicles 35:21;מִלְחַמְתְּךָ2 Samuel 11:25;מִלְחַמְתֶּ֑ 2,8;Exodus 1:10+; constructמִלְהֶ֫מֶת1 Samuel 13:22(מִכְמָשׁ׳מᵐ5Th We Bu HPS Ew§ 188 cKöii. 182 > absoluteThes and others); suffixמִלְחַמְתִּי2Chronicles 35:21;מִלְחַמְתְּךָ2 Samuel 11:25;מִלְחַמְתֶּ֑

Possible Meanings:
  • battle (semantic_range)
  • war (semantic_range)

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