Jeremiah 19:11 · KJV
"And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 19:11 mean? →Passage Context
9And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters, and they shall eat every one the flesh of his friend in the siege and straitness, wherewith their enemies, and they that seek their lives, shall straiten them.
10Then shalt thou break the bottle in the sight of the men that go with thee,
11And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter's vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury.
12Thus will I do unto this place, saith the LORD, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:
13And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to be broken and rebuilt?
2
How do you respond to feelings of hopelessness?
3
When have you felt like you were beyond repair?
Life Application
faith
Embrace the idea that God can restore you, even when you feel broken. Seek His guidance in your healing process.
personal growth
Reflect on areas of your life that need change and be open to God's transformative work.
People in This Verse
JeremiahOT
A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.
First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1
Places in This Verse
Tophet
A location in the valley of Hinnom where child sacrifices were made, symbolizing the depths of Israel's sin and God's judgment.
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