Jeremiah 35:17 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.”
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Read Full Chapter →Because Judah refused to hear God's call, He will bring all the pronounced evil upon them.
The Context of Jeremiah 35:17
God announces judgment on Judah for their refusal to hear.
What Does Jeremiah 35:17 Mean?
God's judgment is not arbitrary but follows from persistent refusal. God has spoken; Judah did not hear. God has called; they did not answer. The conditions for judgment are met.
The judgment itself—'all the evil that I have pronounced'—is portrayed as the consequence of a relationship broken by one side. God offers the relationship; Judah rejects it; judgment follows as the natural result.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 35:17
What does Jeremiah 35:17 mean?
Because Judah refused to hear God's call, He will bring all the pronounced evil upon them.
What is the context of Jeremiah 35:17?
God announces judgment on Judah for their refusal to hear.