Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah) — Perek 4

A fierce warning is given of an impending invasion from the north, bringing utter desolation.

Hashem calls the people to circumcise their hearts and break up their unplowed ground. Because of their wickedness, a destroyer of nations is coming from the north. Yirmiyahu experiences physical anguish over the coming destruction of his people. He envisions a desolate earth, returning to a state of uncreation (tohu vavohu) due to the severity of the judgment.

• Call to circumcise the heart
• Warning of the destroyer from the north
• Yirmiyahu's anguish
• Vision of an uncreated, desolate earth