Jeremiah 10:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →An invading army from the north approaches; Judah's cities will be destroyed and abandoned.
The Context of Jeremiah 10:22
A foreign army from the north invades and leaves Judah's cities in ruins.
What Does Jeremiah 10:22 Mean?
The bruit—the sound and report of an invading army—is approaching from the north. This commotion is great and unmistakable, announcing the arrival of a military threat. The specific direction (the north) points to Babylon, from which invasions came against Judah historically.
The consequence is desolation: the cities of Judah will become empty ruins, fit only as dens where wild beasts (dragons) might dwell. This vivid image of once-great cities reverting to animal habitation emphasizes the totality of destruction and abandonment. What was civilized becomes wild.
Jeremiah 10:22 in the Original Language
bruit (שְׁמוּעָה, shmuah) — report, news, rumor; the sounds and reports of approaching war
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 10:22
What does Jeremiah 10:22 mean?
An invading army from the north approaches; Judah's cities will be destroyed and abandoned.
What is the context of Jeremiah 10:22?
A foreign army from the north invades and leaves Judah's cities in ruins.