Jeremiah 47:5

KJV

Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is cut off with the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

— Jeremiah 47:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 47 connects to 10 cross-references. A brief oracle against the Philistines: the waters from the north will overflow and drown them. The sword of the Lord is destroying Ashkelon and Gaza. The people cry out asking when the sword will stop. The answer: the Lord …

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Other Translations

ASV

Baldness is come upon Gaza; Ashkelon is brought to nought, the remnant of their valley: how long wilt thou cut thyself?

YLT

Come hath baldness unto Gaza, Cut off hath been Ashkelon, O remnant of their valley, Till when dost thou cut thyself?

BBE

The hair is cut off from the head of Gaza; Ashkelon has come to nothing; the last of the Anakim are deeply wounding themselves.

Cross References