Jeremiah 13:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will ruin the pride of Judah and Jerusalem just as the girdle was ruined.
The Context of Jeremiah 13:9
God compares Judah's coming ruin to the marred girdle.
What Does Jeremiah 13:9 Mean?
God declares that He will mar—spoil or corrupt—the pride (arrogance, confidence, magnificence) of both Judah and Jerusalem. The pride that these nations boast of will be stripped away and destroyed. The marring of the girdle was not accidental; it was a sign of what God Himself will do to Judah's false confidence and misplaced trust.
The message centers on pride—the attitude that leads people to ignore God's word and trust in their own strength or foreign alliances. God will systematically dismantle the very things in which Judah trusts. The kingdom's military might, wealth, and security will be undermined until the nation realizes its helplessness without God.
Jeremiah 13:9 in the Original Language
mar (שׁחת) — to ruin or spoil, echoing the condition of the girdle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 13:9
What does Jeremiah 13:9 mean?
God will ruin the pride of Judah and Jerusalem just as the girdle was ruined.
What is the context of Jeremiah 13:9?
God compares Judah's coming ruin to the marred girdle.