Jeremiah 14:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the LORD unto this people, Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet, therefore the LORD doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins.”
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Read Full Chapter →God responds: the people have persistently strayed from His ways, so He will no longer accept them and will remember their sins.
The Context of Jeremiah 14:10
God's explanation that ongoing judgment flows from the people's deliberate, persistent infidelity.
What Does Jeremiah 14:10 Mean?
God's answer shifts the perspective. Rather than address the drought directly, God describes the root cause: persistent unfaithfulness. To 'wander' and 'not refrain their feet' means the people chose rebellion as a pattern, not an accident. They actively pursued waywardness. This willful choice changes the moral picture.
Because of this chosen rebellion, God withdraws acceptance. 'To remember iniquity' and 'visit their sins' are covenant language meaning God will enforce the consequences of breaking covenant. The drought is not arbitrary but the natural result of abandoning the source of blessing. God's judgment is just.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 14:10
What does Jeremiah 14:10 mean?
God responds: the people have persistently strayed from His ways, so He will no longer accept them and will remember their sins.
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:10?
God's explanation that ongoing judgment flows from the people's deliberate, persistent infidelity.