Jeremiah 7:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Because of continued rejection, God will destroy the Jerusalem temple as he did Shiloh.
The Context of Jeremiah 7:14
God's pronouncement of judgment: the temple will be destroyed as Shiloh was.
What Does Jeremiah 7:14 Mean?
The word 'therefore' closes the argument. The pattern of rejection leads directly to judgment. The temple 'which is called by my name' and 'wherein ye trust'—the very symbols of security that gave them false confidence—will be destroyed. The judgment is announced with startling clarity.
The land 'I gave to you and to your fathers' will be stripped away. What was meant as a privilege, contingent on faithfulness, will be forfeited through rebellion. The parallel to Shiloh makes the threat concrete: not metaphorical exile or symbolic loss, but physical destruction of the holy place itself. This was fulfilled when Nebuchadnezzar sacked Jerusalem in 586 BCE.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 7:14
What does Jeremiah 7:14 mean?
Because of continued rejection, God will destroy the Jerusalem temple as he did Shiloh.
What is the context of Jeremiah 7:14?
God's pronouncement of judgment: the temple will be destroyed as Shiloh was.