Jeremiah 8:16 Meaning and Explanation
“The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Enemy cavalry approaches from the north, bringing devastation to the entire land.
The Context of Jeremiah 8:16
Vivid description of invading cavalry bringing total devastation from the north.
What Does Jeremiah 8:16 Mean?
The distant sound of invading horses—heard first from Dan in the north—echoes throughout the land, spreading terror. The image of snorting and neighing emphasizes the terrifying, overwhelming military force that precedes actual combat. 'The whole land trembled'—nature itself quakes at the approach of conquest.
The enemy army's appetite is total: they 'devour the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.' Nothing escapes. This is not a targeted raid but comprehensive devastation fulfilling the warnings Jeremiah has been proclaiming.
Jeremiah 8:16 in the Original Language
parash (פָּרָשׁ), 'horses'—cavalry units essential to ancient warfare.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 8:16
What does Jeremiah 8:16 mean?
Enemy cavalry approaches from the north, bringing devastation to the entire land.
What is the context of Jeremiah 8:16?
Vivid description of invading cavalry bringing total devastation from the north.