Jeremiah 8:20 Meaning and Explanation
“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The seasons of opportunity have passed, and no salvation has come.
The Context of Jeremiah 8:20
Lament that the season of opportunity for salvation has irretrievably passed.
What Does Jeremiah 8:20 Mean?
The harvest and summer represent the time allotted for repentance and the working of fields—periods of fruitfulness and hope. Both have ended. In agricultural life, if harvest is past and nothing has been gathered, starvation will follow. Spiritually, this means the time for turning back to God has closed.
'We are not saved'—the realization is stark. No deliverance came during the time of opportunity. No ally appeared to defend them. No repentance forestalled judgment. The seasons turned and brought no redemption, only the approach of enemy armies and exile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 8:20
What does Jeremiah 8:20 mean?
The seasons of opportunity have passed, and no salvation has come.
What is the context of Jeremiah 8:20?
Lament that the season of opportunity for salvation has irretrievably passed.