Jeremiah 6:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God's wrath overflows; Jeremiah must release it. Judgment will fall on everyone—children, young people, married couples, and the elderly.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:11
The overwhelming nature of God's judgment forces Jeremiah to proclaim it.
What Does Jeremiah 6:11 Mean?
Jeremiah is filled with the fury of the LORD but weary of holding it in, meaning God's judgment presses upon him so intensely he can barely contain the announcement. This is not Jeremiah's anger but God's, burning against the people's unrepentance. He must pour it out as a vessel overflowing.
The judgment is total and indiscriminate: children, youth, husbands, wives, aged—all fall together. No category escapes. This sweeping language shows judgment as comprehensive and unavoidable, touching every household and age group.
Jeremiah 6:11 in the Original Language
חֵמָה (chēmá), 'fury/wrath'—indicates intense divine anger at violation of covenant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:11
What does Jeremiah 6:11 mean?
God's wrath overflows; Jeremiah must release it. Judgment will fall on everyone—children, young people, married couples, and the elderly.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:11?
The overwhelming nature of God's judgment forces Jeremiah to proclaim it.