Jeremiah 26:11 Meaning
Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears.
Context Explained
9Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the LORD, saying, This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate without an inhabitant? And all the people were gathered against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD.
10When the princes of Judah heard these things, then they came up from the king's house unto the house of the LORD, and sat down in the entry of the new gate of the LORD'S house.
11Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears.
12Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.
13Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:11
Jesus speaks about being persecuted for righteousness, similar to the fate of prophets like Jeremiah.
Luke 13:34
Jesus laments over Jerusalem, reflecting the rejection of prophets.
Acts 7:52
Stephen mentions how prophets were persecuted, connecting to Jeremiah's experience.
Source: Jeremiah 26:11