Jeremiah 21:13 Meaning
Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?
Context Explained
11And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
12O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
13Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?
14But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it.
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Related Cross References
Isaiah 5:25
Both verses speak of God's judgment against a rebellious people.
Ezekiel 18:30
This verse calls for repentance, similar to Ezekiel's message.
Amos 5:18
Amos warns against the day of the Lord, which parallels Jeremiah's warning.
Source: Jeremiah 21:13