Jeremiah 5:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Jeremiah 5:25
Sin has severed the people from God's blessings; their iniquities have caused the withholding of good things.
What Does Jeremiah 5:25 Mean?
The verse reveals the cause of material deprivation: their iniquities have 'turned away' the blessings they once enjoyed. Sin disrupts the flow of divine blessing. Their sins have 'withholden good things'—rather than God arbitrarily withholding, it is sin itself that severs the connection between God and His people. This is not punishment inflicted externally but the natural consequence of broken covenant relationship.
The language indicates that good things exist and are available, but sin has placed them beyond reach. The people have cut themselves off from abundance through their own choices. This verse provides understanding: they ask 'why' in verse 19, and here is the answer. Restoration of blessing requires restoration of covenant—a return to obedience and righteousness. The withholding is reversible, but only if sin is abandoned.
Jeremiah 5:25 in the Original Language
avoneikem (עֲוֹנֵיכֶם), 'iniquities' — perverse acts and moral failures; what bends away from righteousness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 5:25
What does Jeremiah 5:25 mean?
Their sins and iniquities have cut them off from God's blessings; they have brought withholding upon themselves.
What is the context of Jeremiah 5:25?
Sin has severed the people from God's blessings; their iniquities have caused the withholding of good things.