Jeremiah 10:15 Meaning and Explanation
“They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Idols are empty and built on mistake; they will be destroyed when God visits judgment.
The Context of Jeremiah 10:15
Idols represent emptiness and error; God's judgment will destroy them.
What Does Jeremiah 10:15 Mean?
Idols are vanity—hollow, empty, containing nothing real. They are the work of errors—products of fundamental misunderstanding about the nature of divinity and worship. To call them 'the work of errors' suggests not accidental mistakes but systematized, purposeful delusion.
'In the time of their visitation'—when God comes in judgment—these idols will perish. The phrase 'visitation' connotes God's coming to inspect and hold accountable. No idol can withstand that encounter. Their destruction is not incidental but inevitable, written into their nature as false gods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 10:15
What does Jeremiah 10:15 mean?
Idols are empty and built on mistake; they will be destroyed when God visits judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 10:15?
Idols represent emptiness and error; God's judgment will destroy them.