Jeremiah 36:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will punish him and his seed and his servants for their iniquity; and I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and upon the men of Judah, all the evil that I have pronounced against them; but they hearkened not.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will bring judgment not only on Jehoiakim but on his descendants, his servants, and all of Judah for their refusal to heed His word.
The Context of Jeremiah 36:31
God will punish Jehoiakim, his household, his servants, and all Judah for rejecting His word.
What Does Jeremiah 36:31 Mean?
The scope of punishment extends beyond the king to his household, his court, and the entire nation. All share in the guilt of rejecting God's word and hardening against His call to repentance. Judgment comes to those who refuse to listen.
The phrase 'all the evil that I have pronounced' refers to the very prophecies the king burned. Destruction will come as surely as God has spoken it. No written scroll needs to survive for the word to be fulfilled; God's decree is independent of any document.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 36:31
What does Jeremiah 36:31 mean?
God will bring judgment not only on Jehoiakim but on his descendants, his servants, and all of Judah for their refusal to heed His word.
What is the context of Jeremiah 36:31?
God will punish Jehoiakim, his household, his servants, and all Judah for rejecting His word.