Jeremiah 51:18 Meaning and Explanation
“They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Idols are worthless and will be destroyed when God visits judgment.
The Context of Jeremiah 51:18
Idols and the errors they represent will be destroyed in God's coming judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 51:18 Mean?
The objects of worship are worthless ('vanity') and the product of error ('work of errors'). They offer nothing of substance to those who trust in them. The brief judgment is devastating in its simplicity: what people rely upon is nothing.
'In the time of their visitation' refers to God's coming to judge. When He appears in judgment, these false gods will perish—a certainty established by the nature of judgment. Those who placed confidence in idols will find that confidence misplaced.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 51:18
What does Jeremiah 51:18 mean?
Idols are worthless and will be destroyed when God visits judgment.
What is the context of Jeremiah 51:18?
Idols and the errors they represent will be destroyed in God's coming judgment.