Jeremiah 21:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And afterward, saith the LORD, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy.”
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Read Full Chapter →After plague, sword, and famine, survivors will be delivered to Nebuchadnezzar without mercy.
The Context of Jeremiah 21:7
Survivors of disease and warfare will be handed to Babylon for execution.
What Does Jeremiah 21:7 Mean?
Even those who survive the initial trio of judgments—plague, warfare, and starvation—will not escape. The surviving remnant faces capture by Babylon, and Nebuchadnezzar will execute them without restraint or compassion.
The succession of calamities (pestilence, sword, famine, then exile) traces the complete collapse of Jerusalem. No escape route exists; divine judgment is thorough and final.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 21:7
What does Jeremiah 21:7 mean?
After plague, sword, and famine, survivors will be delivered to Nebuchadnezzar without mercy.
What is the context of Jeremiah 21:7?
Survivors of disease and warfare will be handed to Babylon for execution.