Jeremiah 6:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will lay stumblingblocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them; the neighbour and his friend shall perish.”
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The Context of Jeremiah 6:21
Judgment is universal and complete, touching all persons and relationships.
What Does Jeremiah 6:21 Mean?
Stumblingblocks are obstacles placed in the path, causing those who walk to fall. Here they represent judgments and calamities that will come upon Judah. The casualness of the language—laid before them—shows God's active agency in bringing the judgment into their path.
The comprehensiveness is total: fathers and sons together (across generations), neighbor and friend (destroying communal bonds). No refuge in age, kinship, or friendship. Judgment severs all relationships and cohesion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:21
What does Jeremiah 6:21 mean?
God will set stumbling blocks before the people; all will fall together—generations, neighbors, and friends.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:21?
Judgment is universal and complete, touching all persons and relationships.