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New International Version
This is what the LORD says: “Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is being stirred up from the ends of the earth.

New Living Translation
This is what the LORD says: “Look! A great army coming from the north! A great nation is rising against you from far-off lands.

English Standard Version
Thus says the LORD: “Behold, a people is coming from the north country, a great nation is stirring from the farthest parts of the earth.

Berean Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth.

King James Bible
Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

New King James Version
Thus says the LORD: “Behold, a people comes from the north country, And a great nation will be raised from the farthest parts of the earth.

New American Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: “Behold,there is a people coming from the north land, And a great nation will be stirred up from the remote parts of the earth.

NASB 1995
Thus says the LORD, “Behold, a people is coming from the north land, And a great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.

NASB 1977
Thus says the LORD, “Behold, a people is coming from the north land, And a great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Thus says Yahweh, “Behold, a people is coming from the land of the north, And a great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.

Amplified Bible
Thus says the LORD, “Behold, a people is coming from the north country, And a great nation shall be stirred upand put into action from the remote parts of the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: Look, an army is coming from a northern land; a great nation will be stirred up from the remote regions of the earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: Look, an army is coming from a northern land; a great nation will be awakened from the remote regions of the earth.

American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD said, "Look toward the north, where a powerful nation has prepared for war.

English Revised Version
Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country; and a great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is what the LORD says: An army is going to come from the north. A great nation is preparing itself in the distant parts of the earth.

Good News Translation
The LORD says, "People are coming from a country in the north; a mighty nation far away is preparing for war.

International Standard Version
This is what the LORD says: "Look, people are coming from a northern country. A great nation is stirring from the ends of the earth.

NET Bible
"This is what the LORD says: 'Beware! An army is coming from a land in the north. A mighty nation is stirring into action in faraway parts of the earth.

New Heart English Bible
"Thus says the LORD, 'Look, a people comes from the north country. A great nation shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
This is what the LORD says: “Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth.

World English Bible
Yahweh says, “Behold, a people comes from the north country. A great nation will be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Thus said YHWH: “Behold, a people has come from a north country, "" And a great nation is stirred up from the sides of the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah: Lo, a people hath come from a north country, And a great nation is stirred up from the sides of the earth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah, Behold, a people coming from the land of the north, and a great nation shall be raised up from the thighs of the earth.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thus saith the Lord: Behold a people cometh from the land of the north, and a great nation shall rise up from the ends of the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Thus says the Lord: “Behold, a people is coming from the land of the north, and a great nation will rise up from the ends of the earth.

New American Bible
Thus says the LORD: See, a people comes from the land of the north, a great nation, rising from the very ends of the earth.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus says the LORD: See, a people is coming from the land of the north, a great nation is stirring from the farthest parts of the earth.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Thus said the LORD, Behold, a people is coming from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the ends of the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “Behold, the people come from the land of the north and great people shall be moved from the ends of the Earth

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus saith the LORD: Behold, a people cometh from the north country, And a great nation shall be roused from the uttermost parts of the earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus saith the Lord, Behold, a people comes from the north, and nations shall be stirred up from the end of the earth.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

An Invasion from the North
22This is what the LORD says:“Behold,an army is coming from the land of the north;a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth.23They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.”…

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Cross References

Isaiah 13:5
They are coming from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole country.

Jeremiah 50:41-42
Behold, an army is coming from the north; a great nation and many kings are stirred up from the ends of the earth. / They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.

Habakkuk 1:6
For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.

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.

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. ...

Ezekiel 38:15-16
And you will come from your place out of the far north—you and many peoples with you, all riding horses—a mighty horde, a huge army. / You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes.

Joel 2:1-11
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— / a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like the dawn overspreading the mountains a great and strong army appears, such as never was of old, nor will ever be in ages to come. / Before them a fire devours, and behind them a flame scorches. The land before them is like the Garden of Eden, but behind them, it is like a desert wasteland—surely nothing will escape them. ...

Matthew 24:6-8
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. / All these are the beginning of birth pains.

Revelation 9:14-16
saying to the sixth angel with the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” / So the four angels who had been prepared for this hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind. / And the number of mounted troops was two hundred million; I heard their number.

Isaiah 41:25
I have raised up one from the north, and he has come—one from the east who calls on My name. He will march over rulers as if they were mortar, like a potter who treads the clay.

Jeremiah 4:6-7
Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction. / A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited.

Daniel 11:40-44
At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. / He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. / He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. ...

Revelation 16:12
And the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings of the East.

Isaiah 30:27-28
Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. / His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray.

Jeremiah 1:14-15
Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land. / For I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north,” declares the LORD. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack all her surrounding walls and all the other cities of Judah.

Treasury of Scripture

Thus said the LORD, Behold, a people comes from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

a people.

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.

Jeremiah 1:14,15
Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land…

Jeremiah 5:15
Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: itis a mighty nation, itis an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.

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Jeremiah 6

1.The enemies sent against Judah,
4.encourage themselves.
6.God sets them on work because of their sins.
9.The prophet laments the judgments of God because of their sins.
18.He proclaims God's wrath.
26.He calls the people to mourn for the judgment on their sins.

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This is what the LORD says:
This phrase emphasizes the divine authority behind the message. In the prophetic books, this introduction is a common formula indicating that the following words are not merely human opinion but a direct revelation from God. It underscores the seriousness and authenticity of the prophecy.

Behold, an army is coming from the land of the north;
The "land of the north" often refers to Babylon, which was the dominant power threatening Judah during Jeremiah's time. Historically, Babylonian forces would approach from the north due to the natural barriers of the Arabian Desert. This phrase is a warning of impending invasion and judgment, consistent with God's previous warnings to Israel about the consequences of their disobedience.

a great nation is stirred up from the ends of the earth.
The "great nation" refers to Babylon, which was known for its military might and extensive empire. The phrase "stirred up" suggests divine orchestration, indicating that God is using Babylon as an instrument of judgment against Judah. The "ends of the earth" highlights the vast reach and influence of Babylon, as well as the comprehensive nature of the threat. This also connects to other prophecies where God uses foreign nations to accomplish His purposes, such as inIsaiah 10:5-6 with Assyria.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The LORD
The sovereign God of Israel, who communicates His warnings and judgments through the prophet Jeremiah.

2.Jeremiah
A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah during a time of impending judgment.

3.The Land of the North
Refers to the region from which invading armies, particularly the Babylonians, would come to attack Judah.

4.A Great Nation
Symbolizes the powerful and formidable Babylonian empire, which God uses as an instrument of judgment against Judah.

5.The Ends of the Earth
Indicates the far-reaching extent of the Babylonian empire's influence and the comprehensive nature of the threat.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God is in control of nations and uses them to fulfill His purposes, even in judgment.

The Certainty of God's Word
When God speaks through His prophets, His words are sure and will come to pass. We must heed His warnings.

The Call to Repentance
God's warnings are an invitation to turn back to Him. Judah's failure to repent led to their downfall.

The Role of Prophets
Prophets like Jeremiah are God's messengers, calling people to return to righteousness and warning of consequences.

The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance
Believers must remain spiritually alert and responsive to God's guidance to avoid falling into complacency or sin.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:22?

2.How does Jeremiah 6:22 warn us about impending threats in our lives?

3.What does "a people comes from the north" symbolize in today's context?

4.How can we prepare spiritually for challenges as described in Jeremiah 6:22?

5.Connect Jeremiah 6:22 with other biblical warnings about foreign invasions.

6.How should believers respond to divine warnings like in Jeremiah 6:22?

7.What is the significance of the "people from the land of the north" in Jeremiah 6:22?

8.How does Jeremiah 6:22 relate to the historical context of ancient Israel?

9.What does Jeremiah 6:22 reveal about God's judgment and mercy?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6?

11.Jeremiah 47:2 – How could “waters rising in the north” metaphorically represent the Babylonian threat, and does this imagery conflict with known historical timelines of regional invasions?

12.Jeremiah 4:29: Could the swift flight at the sound of horsemen and archers fit with known military tactics or records from that era?

13.How do the four chariots in Zechariah 6:1-5 reconcile with our modern understanding of a spherical Earth and global winds?

14.Haggai 2:22 foretells the overthrow of certain kingdoms--what evidence exists to confirm this prophecy was fulfilled?

What Does Jeremiah 6:22 Mean

This is what the LORD says

- The prophet immediately grounds the message in divine authority.

- We are reminded that every word that follows carries the full weight of God’s character and covenant faithfulness (Isaiah 55:11;2 Peter 1:20-21).

- Because the Lord is speaking, Judah cannot dismiss the warning as human opinion; it is certain and true (Numbers 23:19).

Behold

- This call to attention signals urgency—something demanding immediate focus (Psalm 46:8).

- God’s “behold” serves both as a mercy (alerting the people before judgment) and a summons to sober reflection (Amos 3:7).

- It invites the hearer to look beyond complacency and see reality from God’s vantage point.

An army is coming

- The warning is concrete: not a vague threat but an actual invading force (Jeremiah 5:15-17).

- Militarily, Judah will face what it cannot resist; spiritually, it will face the consequences of covenant breach (Deuteronomy 28:49-52).

- The prophecy underscores that divine judgment often arrives through historical events, here an army.

From the land of the north

- In Jeremiah, “the north” consistently points to Babylon’s route into Judah (Jeremiah 1:14-15; 4:6).

- Though Babylon lies east of Judah geographically, invading armies traveled northward along the Fertile Crescent, then descended south.

- The phrase also signals to Judah that danger lurks where they least expect security (Jeremiah 10:22).

A great nation is stirred up

- God Himself “stirs up” the invader, showing His sovereign control even over pagan powers (Habakkuk 1:6).

- The army’s greatness highlights the mismatch between Judah’s defenses and the scale of coming judgment (Jeremiah 6:3-5).

- This event fulfills earlier warnings that unrepentant sin would provoke God to raise foreign nations as instruments of correction (Isaiah 10:5-6).

From the ends of the earth

- The expression amplifies the scope of God’s reach: no corner of the globe lies outside His ability to summon agents of judgment (Isaiah 5:26).

- It intensifies the dread—help is not nearby, the invader’s origins feel remote and unstoppable (Deuteronomy 28:64).

- By emphasizing distance, God underscores that Judah’s sin has global consequences; the whole world is at His disposal for discipline (Psalm 24:1).

summary

Jeremiah 6:22 is a sober proclamation of imminent judgment. The Lord Himself speaks, commands attention, and describes a mighty northern army He has sovereignly roused from distant lands. The verse assures us of Scripture’s reliability, God’s control over world events, and the certainty that rebellion brings real, historical consequences. Yet embedded in the warning is mercy: by announcing what is coming, God offers His people time to repent and return to Him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22)From the north country . . .--The wordspoint, as inJeremiah 1:13-15, to the Chaldaean, perhaps, also, to the Scythian, invasion. So the "north quarters" are used inEzekiel 38:6;Ezekiel 38:15;Ezekiel 39:2 of the home of Gog as the representative of the Scythian tribes.

Shall be raised.--Literally,shall be roused,orawakened.

The sides of the earth.--sc., its ends,orfar-off regions.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 22-30. - The enemy described; the terror consequent on his arrival; a rumored declaration of the moral cause of the judgment.Verse 22. -From the north country (soJeremiah 1:14 (see note); 4:6).Shall be raised; rather,shall be aroused.The sides of the earth; rather, "the recesses (i.e. furthest parts) of the earth" (so Jeremiah 35:32;Isaiah 14:13).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

This is what
כֹּ֚ה(kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541:Like this, thus, here, now

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

says:
אָמַ֣ר(’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“Behold,
הִנֵּ֛ה(hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!

an army
עַ֥ם(‘am)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

is coming
בָּ֖א(bā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

from the land
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ(mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, land

of the north;
צָפ֑וֹן(ṣā·p̄ō·wn)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6828:Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter

a great
גָּד֔וֹל(gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419:Great, older, insolent

nation
וְג֣וֹי(wə·ḡō·w)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471:A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

is stirred
יֵע֖וֹר(yê·‘ō·wr)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5782:To rouse oneself, awake

from the ends
מִיַּרְכְּתֵי־(mî·yar·kə·ṯê-)
Preposition-m | Noun - fdc
Strong's 3411:Flank, side, extreme parts, recesses

of the earth.
אָֽרֶץ׃(’ā·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land

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OT Prophets: Jeremiah 6:22 Thus says Yahweh Behold a people comes (Jer.)