Jeremiah 24:9 · KJV
"And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 24:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.
8And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; surely thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and them that dwell in the land of Egypt:
9And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them.
10And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean to you to be a 'reproach' among others?
2
How do you handle the consequences of your actions?
3
When have you felt like you were being judged or ridiculed?
Life Application
repentance
Reflect on areas in your life where you need to seek forgiveness and make amends.
community
Support others who are facing consequences for their actions, offering grace and understanding.
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