Jeremiah 5:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Because they reject God's word, true prophets will be silenced, and judgment will come upon the land.
The Context of Jeremiah 5:13
As punishment for rejecting the prophets' word, God will silence true prophecy and judgment will come unchecked.
What Does Jeremiah 5:13 Mean?
God pronounces a severe consequence: the prophets shall become wind—their words will be empty, carrying no weight or reality. This reflects a spiritual reversal: the people have rejected the prophets' words, so the prophets' words become wind—literally pointless, unheard. The phrase 'the word is not in them' means God's word will depart from the prophets; they will no longer carry God's voice. This suggests a withdrawal of the Spirit of prophecy from the land.
Yet the verse ends with judgment: 'thus shall it be done unto them.' The people have rejected God's word through His prophets; now the absence of that word will lead directly to judgment arriving without warning or preparation. Their rejection of truth results in being left without guidance or the chance to repent. This creates a tragic irony: by dismissing the prophets' warnings, they ensure those warnings come to pass without any possibility of averting judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 5:13
What does Jeremiah 5:13 mean?
Because they reject God's word, true prophets will be silenced, and judgment will come upon the land.
What is the context of Jeremiah 5:13?
As punishment for rejecting the prophets' word, God will silence true prophecy and judgment will come unchecked.