Jeremiah 9:19 Meaning and Explanation
“For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people cry out in despair, confessing their destruction and exile with no refuge.
The Context of Jeremiah 9:19
The people's own cry of despair and self-recognition of their loss.
What Does Jeremiah 9:19 Mean?
The wailing voice from Zion—the holy hill itself—testifies to complete devastation. 'Spoiled' and 'greatly confounded' express both material loss and psychological disorientation. The confession 'we have forsaken the land' shows that the people themselves understand they have abandoned what was given to them.
The final phrase, 'our dwellings have cast us out,' is poignant: the homes built on forsaken covenant become hostile, offering no sanctuary. The land that should have been a haven becomes a place of exile for its own people. This paradox underscores the truth that separating from God separates one from the very home He provides.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 9:19
What does Jeremiah 9:19 mean?
The people cry out in despair, confessing their destruction and exile with no refuge.
What is the context of Jeremiah 9:19?
The people's own cry of despair and self-recognition of their loss.