Jeremiah 20:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.”
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Read Full Chapter →All of Jerusalem's resources, wealth, and treasures will be captured and carried to Babylon.
The Context of Jeremiah 20:5
The prophecy widens to encompass the wholesale transfer of Judah's accumulated wealth to the enemy.
What Does Jeremiah 20:5 Mean?
The scope of loss expands from personal to national. Everything Jerusalem built—its military capacity ('strength'), its economic productivity ('labours'), its accumulated riches—will become spoil for the enemy. This is not merely military defeat but total dispossession. The temple treasures that Pashur helped guard will be stripped away.
By refusing Jeremiah's warning and suppressing his message, Jerusalem's leaders ensured that when the blow came, nothing would be protected. Resistance to God's word through the prophet meant resistance to reality itself. The fall is not punitive arbitrariness but the inevitable outcome of nations that refuse to hear God's messengers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 20:5
What does Jeremiah 20:5 mean?
All of Jerusalem's resources, wealth, and treasures will be captured and carried to Babylon.
What is the context of Jeremiah 20:5?
The prophecy widens to encompass the wholesale transfer of Judah's accumulated wealth to the enemy.