Jeremiah 6:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.”
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Read Full Chapter →God identifies the instrument of judgment: a mighty people rising from the north to execute His will.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:22
Babylon is named as God's instrument of judgment against Judah.
What Does Jeremiah 6:22 Mean?
The north country is Babylon. The raising up of this nation is God's act: He stirs them to military action. The sides of the earth suggests the distant, far reaches—emphasizing their foreignness and the scale of the force arrayed against Judah.
This answers the question posed in verse 1: the evil from the north has a name and a source. It is not accidental or arbitrary but orchestrated by God Himself to accomplish His judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:22
What does Jeremiah 6:22 mean?
God identifies the instrument of judgment: a mighty people rising from the north to execute His will.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:22?
Babylon is named as God's instrument of judgment against Judah.