Jeremiah 22:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord will hand Coniah over to his enemies and to the king of Babylon.
The Context of Jeremiah 22:25
Babylon will become the instrument through which the Lord judges Judah's kings.
What Does Jeremiah 22:25 Mean?
The verse specifies the mechanism of judgment: Coniah will be delivered to those seeking his death and to the enemy he fears. The redundancy—repeated references to being given 'into the hand of'—emphasizes the completeness of the surrender. Nebuchadrezzar (Nebuchadnezzar) and the Chaldeans are identified as the specific instruments of this judgment.
The phrase 'whose face thou fearest' suggests that Coniah's worst expectations will be realized. He will fall into the very hands he dreaded most, deprived of any escape.
Jeremiah 22:25 in the Original Language
Nebuchadrezzar (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר), Nebuchadnezzar—the Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 22:25
What does Jeremiah 22:25 mean?
The Lord will hand Coniah over to his enemies and to the king of Babylon.
What is the context of Jeremiah 22:25?
Babylon will become the instrument through which the Lord judges Judah's kings.