Jeremiah 25:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.”
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Read Full Chapter →God sent multiple prophets with persistent appeal, yet Judah has rejected them all.
The Context of Jeremiah 25:4
Showing God's patient, repeated appeals through many prophets.
What Does Jeremiah 25:4 Mean?
The LORD did not rely on Jeremiah alone. He sent multiple servants—the prophets—each with the same urgent message of repentance. The repeated phrase 'rising early' emphasizes both God's earnestness and the sustained, unrelenting nature of His communication to Judah.
The people's response was twofold rejection: they neither 'hearkened' nor 'inclined their ear.' This describes both passive refusal and active resistance—hearing the words but deliberately turning away from them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 25:4
What does Jeremiah 25:4 mean?
God sent multiple prophets with persistent appeal, yet Judah has rejected them all.
What is the context of Jeremiah 25:4?
Showing God's patient, repeated appeals through many prophets.