Jeremiah 18:23 · KJV
"Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal thus with them in the time of thine anger."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 18:23 mean? →Passage Context
21Therefore deliver up their children to the famine, and pour out their blood by the force of the sword; and let their wives be bereaved of their children, and be widows; and let their men be put to death; let their young men be slain by the sword in battle.
22Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
23Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal thus with them in the time of thine anger.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond when facing opposition?
2
What does forgiveness look like for you in difficult situations?
3
When have you felt overwhelmed by the actions of others?
Life Application
faith
Trust that God knows your struggles and injustices. Pray for strength to forgive those who wrong you.
relationships
Consider how you can address conflicts without harboring resentment, seeking reconciliation instead.
People in This Verse
JeremiahOT
A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.
First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1
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