Jeremiah 14:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The parched earth cannot produce crops, leaving farmers without hope or livelihood.
The Context of Jeremiah 14:4
The agricultural failure caused by total lack of rain.
What Does Jeremiah 14:4 Mean?
The ground's condition—cracked and broken by drought—prevents any farming. Those whose entire livelihood depends on the soil face economic and personal catastrophe. The phrase 'covered their heads' signals deep shame: farmers are unable to perform their basic function of providing food.
This verse shows how the drought cascades through society. Agriculture was Judah's foundation. When plowmen cannot plant or reap, the whole structure of life—family provision, economic stability, dignity—collapses.
Jeremiah 14:4 in the Original Language
chapt (חָרַב), 'parched' or 'dried up' — to become desolate and unusable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 14:4
What does Jeremiah 14:4 mean?
The parched earth cannot produce crops, leaving farmers without hope or livelihood.
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:4?
The agricultural failure caused by total lack of rain.