Jeremiah 10:24 Meaning
O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
Context Explained
22Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.
23O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
24O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
25Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and upon the families that call not on thy name: for they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have made his habitation desolate.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 12:6
Both verses discuss the concept of God correcting His children.
James 4:10
This verse encourages humility before God, similar to Jeremiah's plea.
Psalm 38:1
This psalm also expresses a desire for God's correction without anger.
Source: Jeremiah 10:24