Jeremiah 13:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 13:24
God will disperse the people like windblown stubble.
What Does Jeremiah 13:24 Mean?
Because the people cannot and will not change, God will scatter them. The image is of stubble—dry, lightweight remains of grain—caught by the wind in the wilderness and driven in all directions. The people will be dispersed, unable to maintain the unity and cohesion of a nation. They will be light and powerless, at the mercy of external forces.
The scattering is not a permanent dissolution but a dispersion into exile and captivity. Families will be separated, tribes will be divided, and the people will be scattered among foreign lands. This dispersal is both the judgment and the mechanism by which God's purposes will eventually reach other nations through a dispersed people.
Jeremiah 13:24 in the Original Language
stubble (קַשׁ) — dry grain stalks, lightweight and easily scattered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:24
What does Jeremiah 13:24 mean?
God will scatter the people like stubble blown by the wind.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:24?
God will disperse the people like windblown stubble.