Jeremiah 4:7 - Exposition

The lion ; the symbol of irresistible might and royalty ( Genesis 49:7 ; Revelation 5:5 ). Of the Gentiles ; rather, of the nations . There is no reference to the distinction between Jews and Gentiles; the Jews themselves are not allowed to escape. An ordinary lion attacks individual men; this lion destroys nations. Is on his way ; literally, has broken up his encampment—a phrase perhaps suggested by the nomad Scythiaus.