Jeremiah 11:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And there shall be no remnant of them: for I will bring evil upon the men of Anathoth, even the year of their visitation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 11:23
Anathoth will be destroyed completely as punishment for threatening the prophet.
What Does Jeremiah 11:23 Mean?
The judgment is total and final: 'there shall be no remnant of them.' Anathoth will be completely destroyed with no survivors to rebuild or continue the community. The phrase 'I will bring evil upon them' uses the same language applied earlier to Judah as a whole, showing that the specific evil coming on Anathoth is part of the larger judgment on all covenant-breakers.
The phrase 'the year of their visitation' refers to the appointed time when God comes to judge. 'Visitation' can mean either divine blessing or divine judgment depending on context; here it is clearly judgment—the year when God comes to settle accounts with them. This completes the circle of the chapter: those who reject the covenant and those who silence the covenant's messenger will all face their appointed reckoning in the year of visitation.
Jeremiah 11:23 in the Original Language
'Visitation' (pekudah, פְקֻדָּה) — divine reckoning or judgment; the time when God comes to settle accounts with a people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 11:23
What does Jeremiah 11:23 mean?
God will completely destroy Anathoth, leaving no survivors.
What is the context of Jeremiah 11:23?
Anathoth will be destroyed completely as punishment for threatening the prophet.