Jeremiah 42:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any thing for the which he hath sent me unto you.”
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The Context of Jeremiah 42:21
God declares His word; the people reject it and disobey.
What Does Jeremiah 42:21 Mean?
Jeremiah speaks for God: 'I have this day declared it to you.' God's word has been fully revealed, clearly communicated, publicly announced. There is no ambiguity, no hidden meaning, no plausible deniability. The word is on the table: stay in Judah and receive blessing, or flee to Egypt and perish. Yet 'ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God'—the people have rejected the command.
The phrase 'nor any thing for the which he hath sent me unto you' broadens the indictment. Not only have they rejected the main command but they have spurned everything God has sent through Jeremiah—the entire message, the entire testimony, the entire covenant. This is wholesale rejection, not selective disagreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 42:21
What does Jeremiah 42:21 mean?
God has delivered His word faithfully, but the people refuse to obey.
What is the context of Jeremiah 42:21?
God declares His word; the people reject it and disobey.