Jeremiah 44:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, I will watch over them for evil, and not for good: and all the men of Judah that are in the land of Egypt shall be consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will bring evil upon the exiles in Egypt through sword and famine.
The Context of Jeremiah 44:27
Total annihilation by sword and famine will consume them.
What Does Jeremiah 44:27 Mean?
God will 'watch over them for evil'—His watchfulness, which normally signifies protection and care, is here turned toward bringing judgment. 'For evil, and not for good' emphasizes the exclusivity of the judgment: there is no mercy, no reprieve, no mixed outcome. Complete destruction awaits.
The 'men of Judah' will be 'consumed by the sword and by the famine, until there be an end of them.' This is total annihilation—not some will survive, not a partial judgment, but complete consumption until none remain. The people they see around them will cease to exist. Their plan to settle and build a new life in Egypt will come to nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 44:27
What does Jeremiah 44:27 mean?
God will bring evil upon the exiles in Egypt through sword and famine.
What is the context of Jeremiah 44:27?
Total annihilation by sword and famine will consume them.