Jeremiah 22:23 · KJV

"O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail!"

King James Version

Passage Context

²¹I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice.

²²The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.

²³O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail!

²⁴As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;

²⁵And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans.

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Reflection Questions

What do you rely on for security in your life?

How do you respond to challenges that feel overwhelming?

When have you felt the pain of loss or impending change?

Life Application

security

Reflect on what gives you true security—consider investing in relationships and faith rather than material possessions.

endurance

Prepare yourself mentally and spiritually for life's challenges; seek support from your community.

Places in This Verse

Lebanon(Lebanon today)

A region known for its cedar trees, symbolizing strength and beauty. It plays a significant role in biblical imagery and metaphor.

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