Jeremiah 6:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people show no shame for abominations, so they will fall in judgment without warning or mercy.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:15
Moral insensitivity ensures inevitable judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 6:15 Mean?
Ashamed and blush would indicate moral awareness and repentance. The people have lost even the capacity to recognize wrongdoing as wrong. This hardening of conscience is itself a marker of irreversible judgment: when people cannot blush, correction is impossible.
Therefore connects cause to effect: shamelessness precedes downfall. When I visit them refers to God's appointed time of judgment. They will fall among those who fall means they will perish indistinguishably with others, receiving no special mercy or exception.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:15
What does Jeremiah 6:15 mean?
The people show no shame for abominations, so they will fall in judgment without warning or mercy.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:15?
Moral insensitivity ensures inevitable judgment.