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Jeremiah 23:4 KJV
Jeremiah · chapter 23 · verse 4
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.Jeremiah 23:4 · King James Version
Jeremiah 23:4 in context
2Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
3And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
4And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.
5Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- shepherdsrâʻâhto tend a flockH7462 →
- dismayedchâthathproperly, to prostrateH2865 →
- lackingpâqadto visitH6485 →
- saithnᵉʼuman oracleH5002 →
- fearyârêʼto fearH3372 →
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I. Here is a word of terror to the negligent shepherds. The day is at hand when God will reckon with them concerning the trust and charge committed to them: Woe be to the pastors (to the rulers, both in church and state) who should be to those they are set over as pastors to lead them, feed them, protect them, and…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8