Jeremiah 49:18 Meaning and Explanation
“As in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the LORD, no man shall abide there, neither shall a son of man dwell in it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Edom's destruction will be as complete and total as Sodom and Gomorrah's.
The Context of Jeremiah 49:18
Edom's judgment compared to Sodom and Gomorrah's total destruction.
What Does Jeremiah 49:18 Mean?
The comparison to Sodom and Gomorrah, destroyed for sin according to Genesis 19, invokes the most catastrophic judgment in Scripture. The completeness of those cities' destruction—nothing left, no inhabitants—serves as the measure for Edom's coming ruin.
'No man shall abide there' emphasizes depopulation and the absence of habitation. The severity of the judgment leaves no room for survival, settlement, or recovery. The land becomes uninhabitable, a wasteland.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 49:18
What does Jeremiah 49:18 mean?
Edom's destruction will be as complete and total as Sodom and Gomorrah's.
What is the context of Jeremiah 49:18?
Edom's judgment compared to Sodom and Gomorrah's total destruction.