Jeremiah 32:31 Meaning and Explanation
“For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger and of my fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should remove it from before my face,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem itself has been a source of God's anger from its founding until now, leading to its removal.
The Context of Jeremiah 32:31
Jerusalem's long history as a source of God's anger.
What Does Jeremiah 32:31 Mean?
God singles out Jerusalem for particular emphasis. From the day the city was built, it has provoked His anger and fury. The phrase 'from the day that they built it'—implying that disobedience was woven into the city from its inception—suggests deep structural rebellion. God has borne this provocation 'even unto this day,' showing patience, but the time of tolerance is now ended.
'That I should remove it from before my face' indicates the city will be taken away from God's presence, displaced from the land of blessing. This removal is the endpoint of accumulated provocation, not an impulsive act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 32:31
What does Jeremiah 32:31 mean?
Jerusalem itself has been a source of God's anger from its founding until now, leading to its removal.
What is the context of Jeremiah 32:31?
Jerusalem's long history as a source of God's anger.