Jeremiah 7:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, mine anger and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.”
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Read Full Chapter →God's judgment will sweep across all creation—people, animals, crops—with unstoppable fury.
The Context of Jeremiah 7:20
God proclaims total, overwhelming judgment coming upon the land.
What Does Jeremiah 7:20 Mean?
The language escalates to apocalyptic intensity. God's anger and fury will be 'poured out'—not measured or restrained, but flowing in overwhelming abundance. The judgment encompasses everything: man and beast, trees and crops. Nothing is exempted. It is total destruction affecting the entire created order in the land.
'It shall burn and shall not be quenched' evokes fire so powerful that no water can extinguish it. This is judgment without mercy, without pause, without relief. The image suggests the siege and destruction that will come when armies burn Jerusalem and the surrounding fields. But theologically, it also conveys the totality of judgment—complete, irreversible, comprehensive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 7:20
What does Jeremiah 7:20 mean?
God's judgment will sweep across all creation—people, animals, crops—with unstoppable fury.
What is the context of Jeremiah 7:20?
God proclaims total, overwhelming judgment coming upon the land.