Jeremiah 14:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Hast thou utterly rejected Judah? hath thy soul lothed Zion? why hast thou smitten us, and there is no healing for us? we looked for peace, and there is no good; and for the time of healing, and behold trouble!”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people cry out: Has God completely rejected us? Why strike us when no healing comes? We hoped for peace but found only suffering.
The Context of Jeremiah 14:19
The people's desperate prayer expressing their rejection, pain, and unhealed suffering.
What Does Jeremiah 14:19 Mean?
The people voice their anguish and confusion. They ask if God's rejection is complete and final—if even His inner nature ('thy soul') has turned against them. The contrast between what they hoped for (peace, healing) and what they found (trouble, no good) exposes the depth of disappointment. They do not demand explanation but cry out in pain.
This prayer of lamentation acknowledges both the strike (God's judgment) and its ongoing wound. Unlike the false prophets' promises, reality offers no remedy. The people are not yet ready to repent, but they are broken enough to admit their plight and ask God why. The question itself is a step toward honest prayer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 14:19
What does Jeremiah 14:19 mean?
The people cry out: Has God completely rejected us? Why strike us when no healing comes? We hoped for peace but found only suffering.
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:19?
The people's desperate prayer expressing their rejection, pain, and unhealed suffering.