Jeremiah 13:25 Meaning and Explanation
“This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Scattering is Judah's fate because they forgot God and trusted in lies.
The Context of Jeremiah 13:25
The scattering results from forgetting God and trusting in lies.
What Does Jeremiah 13:25 Mean?
The scattering is explicitly identified as Judah's lot and portion—their allotted destiny measured out by God. It is the inevitable consequence of their choices. The reason is stated clearly: they have forgotten God. This is not a case of misunderstanding or being led astray by evil spirits; it is deliberate forgetting, an active turning away from the memory and relationship with God.
They have trusted in falsehood—in false gods, false prophets, and false security based on treaties with foreign powers or reliance on their own strength. By abandoning the true God and embracing deception, they have chosen a path that leads nowhere. The judgment is not cruelty but the working-out of natural consequences: those who forget the source of blessing and truth will inevitably experience loss.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:25
What does Jeremiah 13:25 mean?
Scattering is Judah's fate because they forgot God and trusted in lies.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:25?
The scattering results from forgetting God and trusting in lies.