Jeremiah 15:2

Jeremiah 15:2 Meaning and Explanation

And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity.

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The people face categorized doom — death, sword, famine, and captivity.

The Context of Jeremiah 15:2

Jeremiah's response to those seeking escape from the coming judgment.

What Does Jeremiah 15:2 Mean?

Jeremiah is instructed to answer those who ask where to flee with God's pronouncement of judgment in four forms — each represents a distinct calamity Israel will experience.

This formulation reflects the completeness of judgment: no escape route exists. All options lead to the same consequence, showing the exhaustiveness of the coming judgment.

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What does Jeremiah 15:2 mean?

The people face categorized doom — death, sword, famine, and captivity.

What is the context of Jeremiah 15:2?

Jeremiah's response to those seeking escape from the coming judgment.

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