Jeremiah 29:18 · KJV
"And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them:"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 29:18 mean? →Passage Context
16Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
17Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so evil.
18And I will persecute them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be removed to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse, and an astonishment, and an hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them:
19Because they have not hearkened to my words, saith the LORD, which I sent unto them by my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them; but ye would not hear, saith the LORD.
20Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon:
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to feelings of persecution?
2
What does it mean for you to be a blessing or a curse to others?
3
When have you felt removed from your community?
Life Application
faith
Trust in God's plan even in difficult times. Reflect on how challenges can strengthen your faith.
relationships
Consider how your actions might impact those around you. Strive to be a source of encouragement rather than a curse.
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