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NASB | Jeremiah 4:23 ¶ I looked on the earth, and behold, it was formless and void; And to the heavens, and they had no light. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jeremiah 4:23 ¶ I looked at the earth [in my vision], and behold, it was [as at the time of creation] formless and void; And to the heavens, and they had no light. |
Bible Question: Jer. 4:23-29 - Can anyone explain this text to me? It looks like the wicked are destroyed by Jesus when He comes (verse 26) yet verse 27 states that this IS NOT the final destruction of the wicked because God does not make a "full end". Wouldn't a "full end" be the final death of the wicked? The "second" death of Rev. 20? What then is meant by this text in Jer. 4? Or Jer. 25:31-33 for that matter? What about Isa. chapter 24? Isn't verse 22 an indication that the wicked are resurrected again AFTER "many days"? If Jesus' second coming takes place at the beginning of the 1,000 years of Rev. 20 (when His people are resurrected), and I Thess. 4:16-18 not only mentions this resurrection but (as well as Matt. 24:31 and Mark 13:27) shows that God's people are taken off the earth at this time, who is left alive on the earth for the 1,000 years? Clearly the wicked are destroyed twice (the text here in Jer. 4 and that in Rev. 20). Where is the Biblical references that show the 1,000 year reign with Jesus takes place on the earth and not in heaven? |
Bible Answer: Christ's Millennial Reign The thousand-year literal reign of Jesus on earth will be ushered in by the Revelation of Christ—the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten thousands of His saints at the close of the Great Tribulation. At this time, He will judge the nations that dwell upon the face of the earth and Satan will be bound. It will be a reign of peace and blessing. The curse, which fell when Adam and Eve transgressed the command of God, will be lifted from all creation and the world will enjoy Christ's righteous government. The saints of God who will return with Jesus from Heaven after the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will rule and reign with Him on earth. The Millennial Reign will close with the final Judgment from the Great White Throne. Isaiah 2:2-4; 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea 2:18; Zechariah 14:9-20; 1 Corinthians 6:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14,15; Revelation 3:21; 20:2,3. God bless |