Jeremiah 32:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with great terror;”
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Read Full Chapter →God delivered Israel from Egypt with miraculous signs, mighty power, and great fear struck into enemies.
The Context of Jeremiah 32:21
Detailed account of the Exodus deliverance.
What Does Jeremiah 32:21 Mean?
Jeremiah details the instruments of Israel's liberation: signs, wonders, a strong hand, a stretched arm, and 'great terror'—the fear and confusion that struck the Egyptians. Each element points to God's active, visible intervention. The accumulated weight of these phrases—signs, wonders, power, terror—makes the deliverance undeniable and overwhelming.
The repetition of 'strong hand' and 'stretched out arm' (also found in verse 17) ties God's creative power to His redemptive power. The same God who made the heavens and earth delivered a captive people. Both acts reveal His character: He creates and He redeems.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 32:21
What does Jeremiah 32:21 mean?
God delivered Israel from Egypt with miraculous signs, mighty power, and great fear struck into enemies.
What is the context of Jeremiah 32:21?
Detailed account of the Exodus deliverance.