Jeremiah 13:10 Meaning and Explanation
“This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →People who reject God's word and follow other gods will become useless like the marred girdle.
The Context of Jeremiah 13:10
Disobedient people become useless, like the ruined girdle.
What Does Jeremiah 13:10 Mean?
Judah is characterized as evil because they refuse to hear God's words. Instead of heeding prophetic warnings, they follow the imagination of their own hearts and pursue other gods. This is not a description of a single misstep but of a deliberate, systematic turning away from divine truth toward false worship. Their refusal is active and willful.
The consequence is that they will become like the marred girdle—good for nothing, unable to fulfill the purpose for which they were created. A person or nation designed to serve God and bear witness to His ways becomes worthless when that relationship is severed. The ruin is not arbitrary punishment but the natural result of disconnection from their source of meaning and function.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:10
What does Jeremiah 13:10 mean?
People who reject God's word and follow other gods will become useless like the marred girdle.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:10?
Disobedient people become useless, like the ruined girdle.