Jer 16:4, 6 | JFB | STEP | 4. grievous deaths —rather, "deadly diseases" ( ). not . . . lamented —so many shall be the slain ( ). dung

Jeremiah 16:4

4. grievous deaths—rather, "deadly diseases" (Jer 15:2).

not . . . lamented—so many shall be the slain (Jer 22:18).

dung— (Ps 83:10).

6. cut themselves—indicating extravagant grief (Jer 41:5; 47:5), prohibited by the law (Le 19:28).

bald— (Jer 7:29; Isa 22:12).