Jeremiah 8:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will dispossess Judah of wives, land, and honor because all classes are driven by greed and deception.
The Context of Jeremiah 8:10
Consequences: dispossession of wives and land due to universal greed and falsehood.
What Does Jeremiah 8:10 Mean?
The judgment is total: wives will be seized by enemy conquerors, fields given to new inhabitants. This directly inverts the covenant promise of land, security, and family—Judah will lose all the material blessings they pursued through greed and dishonesty.
The root cause spans every level of society: 'from the least even unto the greatest,' from common folk to spiritual leaders (prophets and priests), all are 'given to covetousness' and 'deal falsely.' When greed replaces faithfulness in a people's heart, they forfeit God's protection and become vulnerable to conquest.
Jeremiah 8:10 in the Original Language
betza (בְצַע), 'covetousness'—unjust gain pursued at others' expense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 8:10
What does Jeremiah 8:10 mean?
God will dispossess Judah of wives, land, and honor because all classes are driven by greed and deception.
What is the context of Jeremiah 8:10?
Consequences: dispossession of wives and land due to universal greed and falsehood.