Jeremiah 6:7 Meaning and Explanation
“As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her wickedness: violence and spoil is heard in her; before me continually is grief and wounds.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Jerusalem pours out wickedness as naturally as a fountain flows; violence and plunder are heard constantly.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:7
Jeremiah describes the moral state that provokes judgment.
What Does Jeremiah 6:7 Mean?
The fountain metaphor suggests wickedness flows abundantly and unavoidably from the city. Violence and spoil (plunder) are audible, public, and continuous—not hidden sins but openly practiced cruelty and robbery. The city operates on oppression.
God witnesses this continually. The phrase before me emphasizes that wrongdoing is not hidden from Him; He sees and grieves over the constant suffering inflicted by Jerusalem's inhabitants upon each other.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:7
What does Jeremiah 6:7 mean?
Jerusalem pours out wickedness as naturally as a fountain flows; violence and plunder are heard constantly.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:7?
Jeremiah describes the moral state that provokes judgment.