Jeremiah 7:5 Meaning and Explanation
“For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Genuine amendment means thorough justice in dealings with one another.
The Context of Jeremiah 7:5
The first concrete demand: just dealings in human commerce and disputes.
What Does Jeremiah 7:5 Mean?
The word 'thoroughly' (appearing twice) emphasizes completeness—not partial reform or selective obedience. Amending ways and doings must include 'execute judgment between a man and his neighbour.' This means fair dealings, honest disputes resolved rightly, and protection of the vulnerable in community.
True relationship with God flows through right relationships with people. You cannot claim faithfulness to God while exploiting your neighbor. Justice in the marketplace and courts is not separate from worship; it is worship's visible fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 7:5
What does Jeremiah 7:5 mean?
Genuine amendment means thorough justice in dealings with one another.
What is the context of Jeremiah 7:5?
The first concrete demand: just dealings in human commerce and disputes.