Jeremiah 21:12 · KJV
"O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 21:12 mean? →Passage Context
10For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
11And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
12O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
13Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?
14But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to injustice in your community?
2
What does executing judgment look like in your life?
3
When have you felt compelled to stand up for someone who was oppressed?
Life Application
justice
Take a stand against injustice in your community by volunteering or advocating for those in need.
leadership
Reflect on how your leadership can promote fairness and compassion in your sphere of influence.
Connection to Jesus
direct teaching
This verse emphasizes the importance of justice, a key teaching of Jesus during His ministry.
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