Jeremiah 13:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jeremiah will speak a proverb about wine bottles being filled, to which the people will give an obvious answer.
The Context of Jeremiah 13:12
Jeremiah announces an obvious proverb that the people will dismiss.
What Does Jeremiah 13:12 Mean?
Jeremiah is given a cryptic proverb to speak: every bottle will be filled with wine. This is presented as a statement that people would naturally find obvious—of course every bottle is for being filled with wine. The people will respond with sarcasm or irritation: 'Do we not certainly know that?' They will mock the statement as obvious and unnecessary.
The proverb's plainness is intentional. The people think they understand the simple saying, but it serves as a bridge to a deeper meaning. What seems obvious on the surface will be reinterpreted to mean something far more serious—a statement not about practical winemaking but about divine judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:12
What does Jeremiah 13:12 mean?
Jeremiah will speak a proverb about wine bottles being filled, to which the people will give an obvious answer.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:12?
Jeremiah announces an obvious proverb that the people will dismiss.