Jeremiah 13:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will expose Judah's shame publicly by removing their cover.
The Context of Jeremiah 13:26
Public exposure and humiliation as the final stage of judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 13:26 Mean?
The language of exposure returns. To have skirts discovered upon the face is a powerful image of humiliation and shamelessness. What was covered will be uncovered; what was private will become visible. The image suggests both the stripping away of dignity and the public revelation of shame. There is nowhere to hide and nothing to conceal the guilt.
This exposure is the culmination of judgment. The nation that has hidden its idolatries and infidelities will have everything brought to light. The covering that provided a sense of security and respectability will be torn away. All will see what they have become and what they have done. The shame will be complete and irrevocable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:26
What does Jeremiah 13:26 mean?
God will expose Judah's shame publicly by removing their cover.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:26?
Public exposure and humiliation as the final stage of judgment.