Jeremiah 14:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Judah grieves deeply as the drought devastates the land and people cry out to God.
The Context of Jeremiah 14:2
The human suffering caused by the drought across Judah and Jerusalem.
What Does Jeremiah 14:2 Mean?
The drought has brought widespread suffering to Judah. The gates—centers of commerce and gathering—are in despair, described as black (darkened, withered, or symbolic of death). Jerusalem itself echoes with the cries of a desperate people facing catastrophe. The physical and emotional landscape has collapsed together.
The people's cry rising to heaven shows their distress reaching its limit. They recognize their helplessness before this natural disaster. The verse emphasizes both the scale of suffering across the whole nation and the urgency of their pleas to God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 14:2
What does Jeremiah 14:2 mean?
Judah grieves deeply as the drought devastates the land and people cry out to God.
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:2?
The human suffering caused by the drought across Judah and Jerusalem.