Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
you are to answer them, "This is what ADONAI says: 'I am going to fill all the inhabitants of this land - including the kings sitting on the throne of David, the cohanim, the prophets and the inhabitants of Yerushalayim - with drunkenness.
then you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am going to fill with drunkenness all who live in this land—the kings who sit on David’s throne, the priests, the prophets, and all the people of Jerusalem.
Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David’s throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
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Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
Commentary for Jeremiah 13:13
Jeremiah 13:13 is a part of the prophetic book of Jeremiah, who was a major prophet in the Old Testament. He lived during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, around the 7th and 6th centuries BCE, just before and during the Babylonian exile. Jeremiah's mission was to call the people of Judah and their leaders to repentance, warning them of the impending judgment from God if they continued in their idolatry and wickedness.
The verse itself is a pronouncement of judgment. In it, God declares that He will bring a form of divine intoxication upon the people of the land, including the kings who sit on the throne of David, the priests, the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. This metaphorical drunkenness is symbolic of God's intention to disorient and punish His people for their disobedience. The use of drunkenness here suggests that the people will be so overwhelmed by the consequences of their actions that they will be unable to function properly, much like someone who is inebriated.
The historical context of this verse is crucial to understanding its gravity. The kingdom of Judah had been experiencing a moral and spiritual decline, with its leaders and citizens alike turning away from the laws and precepts of the Lord. Despite numerous warnings from prophets like Jeremiah, the people persisted in their rebellion. The reference to the throne of David is significant, as it harkens back to the covenant God made with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty. However, the current rulers of Jeremiah's time had failed to live up to the righteous standards of their ancestor, leading to the breakdown of this covenantal relationship.
In summary, Jeremiah 13:13 is a stark warning from God, delivered through the prophet Jeremiah, that the people's continued disobedience will lead to divine retribution. The metaphor of drunkenness is used to convey the severity of the impending judgment, which will affect every level of society, from the highest authority to the common citizen. This verse reflects the broader themes of the book of Jeremiah: the call to repentance, the inevitability of divine judgment for sin, and the consequences of breaking covenant with God.
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