Jeremiah 6:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people are warned to stay indoors; danger surrounds them—the enemy's sword and terror on all sides.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:25
The practical reality of invasion confines the people to terror.
What Does Jeremiah 6:25 Mean?
The field and the way represent exposure, safety risks once open to all but now deadly. The sword of the enemy is literal danger—armies in the land. Fear on every side indicates both objective threat and psychological collapse. Safety exists nowhere.
This is the lived experience of siege and invasion: confinement, isolation, danger outside, and vulnerability inside. Normal life—walking, working in fields—is impossible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:25
What does Jeremiah 6:25 mean?
The people are warned to stay indoors; danger surrounds them—the enemy's sword and terror on all sides.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:25?
The practical reality of invasion confines the people to terror.