Jeremiah 13:22 Meaning
And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
Context Explained
20Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
21What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
22And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
23Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
24Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 5:17
Both verses discuss the struggle between sin and righteousness, highlighting the consequences of iniquity.
Romans 3:23
This verse emphasizes that all have sinned, paralleling the theme of iniquity in Jeremiah.
Proverbs 28:13
Both verses stress the importance of acknowledging sin for healing.
Source: Jeremiah 13:22