Jeremiah 32:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And Zedekiah king of Judah shall not escape out of the hand of the Chaldeans, but shall surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and shall speak with him mouth to mouth, and his eyes shall behold his eyes;”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Zedekiah will not escape but will be captured and brought face-to-face with the Babylonian king.
The Context of Jeremiah 32:4
Zedekiah's personal fate foretold.
What Does Jeremiah 32:4 Mean?
The prophecy extends to the king himself: he will not find safety in flight or negotiation. Instead, he will be delivered into Nebuchadrezzar's hands and stand before him in person. This specificity—'mouth to mouth,' 'eyes shall behold his eyes'—underscores the inevitability and personal nature of the encounter.
The phrase emphasizes confrontation without escape routes. Zedekiah will meet his captor directly, a detail that history later confirms when he was captured, brought before the Babylonian king, and witnessed the slaying of his sons before his own eyes were put out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 32:4
What does Jeremiah 32:4 mean?
Zedekiah will not escape but will be captured and brought face-to-face with the Babylonian king.
What is the context of Jeremiah 32:4?
Zedekiah's personal fate foretold.