Jeremiah 13:18 Meaning
Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
Context Explained
16Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
17But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.
18Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
19The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive.
20Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 4:10
James encourages humility, echoing the call for the king and queen to humble themselves.
Matthew 23:12
Jesus teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, similar to the warning in Jeremiah.
Proverbs 16:18
Both verses highlight the dangers of pride and the fall that follows.
Source: Jeremiah 13:18