Jeremiah 15:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jeremiah complains of perpetual pain and incurable wounds, questioning whether God has become unfaithful like water that fails.
The Context of Jeremiah 15:18
Jeremiah's wrestling with despair and doubt.
What Does Jeremiah 15:18 Mean?
Jeremiah's anguish is unrelenting; his wounds will not heal. He uses the metaphor of failing water — a stream that dries up when most needed — to express feeling abandoned by God.
The complaint articulates deep doubt: Has God become unreliable? This raw lament shows the cost of the prophetic calling when facing persistent rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 15:18
What does Jeremiah 15:18 mean?
Jeremiah complains of perpetual pain and incurable wounds, questioning whether God has become unfaithful like water that fails.
What is the context of Jeremiah 15:18?
Jeremiah's wrestling with despair and doubt.