Jeremiah 13:25

This [is] thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

This is thy lot {H1486}, the portion {H4490} of thy measures {H4055} from me, saith {H5002} the LORD {H3068}; because thou hast forgotten {H7911} me, and trusted {H982} in falsehood {H8267}.

This is what you get," says ADONAI, "the portion I measure out to you, because you have forgotten me and trusted in the lie.

This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood.

This is thy lot, the portion measured unto thee from me, saith Jehovah; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

Jeremiah 13:25 delivers a stark declaration from the LORD to the people of Judah, outlining the direct consequences of their spiritual rebellion. It encapsulates divine judgment as a natural outcome of their actions, specifically their forgetfulness of God and reliance on deceitful alternatives.

Context

This verse is part of a larger section in the Book of Jeremiah where the prophet conveys God's severe warnings and impending judgment against Judah and Jerusalem. Jeremiah 13 uses vivid metaphors, such as the soiled linen girdle and shattered wine bottles, to illustrate the nation's pride, corruption, and the inevitable scattering and destruction that awaits them due to their unfaithfulness. Verse 25 serves as a summary statement, explicitly stating the divine reason for their grim future: their abandonment of God.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment and Consequence: The phrase "This [is] thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD" emphasizes that the impending disaster is not random misfortune but a direct, divinely ordained consequence of Judah's choices. God, in His justice, assigns their destiny based on their spiritual state.
  • Spiritual Forgetfulness: The charge "because thou hast forgotten me" points to a profound spiritual amnesia. It's not merely a lapse of memory but a deliberate neglect and abandonment of the covenant relationship with God. This forgetting manifests in a disregard for His laws, His warnings, and His very existence in their daily lives. Deuteronomy 8:11 also warns against forgetting the LORD.
  • Trust in Falsehood: Coupled with forgetting God is the accusation "and trusted in falsehood." This refers primarily to Judah's reliance on idols, false gods, deceptive political alliances, or human wisdom rather than the one true God. These "falsehoods" offered empty promises and ultimately proved powerless to save them from the impending Babylonian invasion.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "lot" (גּוֹרָל, goral) often refers to an assigned portion or destiny, emphasizing that their future is a predetermined outcome directly from God. "Forgotten" (שָׁכַח, shakach) signifies more than intellectual forgetfulness; it means to cease to care for, to abandon, or to disregard a relationship, especially a covenantal one. "Falsehood" (שֶׁקֶר, sheqer) broadly encompasses lies, deceit, and particularly the emptiness and futility of idols and false worship, which are inherently deceptive and powerless.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 13:25 serves as a timeless warning for all generations. It challenges us to examine where our trust truly lies. Do we, like ancient Judah, subtly or overtly forget God by neglecting His word, prayer, and community, and instead place our confidence in worldly systems, material possessions, or human philosophies? This verse reminds us that spiritual forgetfulness and trust in anything other than God inevitably lead to undesirable consequences. It calls for a return to genuine faith and a conscious effort to remember God's commands and promises, ensuring our portion and lot are found in Him alone.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Job 20:29

    This [is] the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.

  • Psalms 9:17

    The wicked shall be turned into hell, [and] all the nations that forget God.

  • Psalms 11:6

    Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: [this shall be] the portion of their cup.

  • Matthew 24:51

    And shall cut him asunder, and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  • Jeremiah 2:32

    Can a maid forget her ornaments, [or] a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.

  • Deuteronomy 32:16

    They provoked him to jealousy with strange [gods], with abominations provoked they him to anger.

  • Deuteronomy 32:18

    Of the Rock [that] begat thee thou art unmindful, and hast forgotten God that formed thee.

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