Jeremiah 42:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn.”
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Read Full Chapter →God seals the judgment: all who flee to Egypt will die there by violence, hunger, and disease.
The Context of Jeremiah 42:22
God pronounces the certain death of all who flee to Egypt.
What Does Jeremiah 42:22 Mean?
God's final word returns to absolute certainty. The people will 'die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence' in Egypt. The three-fold catastrophe was mentioned earlier; now it is restated as the certain outcome. The phrase 'in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn' is bitterly ironic: the place they chose, thinking it would be their refuge, will become their grave.
This closing statement is the final judgment and prophecy of the chapter. God has presented the choice, warned of consequences, called the people to obedience, and witnessed their rejection. Now the outcome is sealed. The chapter ends not with hope for repentance but with the certainty of judgment. The people's choice—made despite clear knowledge of God's will—brings inevitable destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 42:22
What does Jeremiah 42:22 mean?
God seals the judgment: all who flee to Egypt will die there by violence, hunger, and disease.
What is the context of Jeremiah 42:22?
God pronounces the certain death of all who flee to Egypt.