Jeremiah 15:14

And I will make [thee] to pass with thine enemies into a land [which] thou knowest not: for a fire is kindled in mine anger, [which] shall burn upon you.

And I will make thee to pass {H5674} with thine enemies {H341} into a land {H776} which thou knowest {H3045} not: for a fire {H784} is kindled {H6919} in mine anger {H639}, which shall burn {H3344} upon you.

and I will make you pass together with your enemies into a land you do not know. For my anger has become a blazing fire, and it will flare up against you."

Then I will enslave you to your enemies in a land you do not know, for My anger will kindle a fire that will burn against you.”

And I will make them to pass with thine enemies into a land which thou knowest not; for a fire is kindled in mine anger, which shall burn upon you.

Context

Jeremiah 15:14 is part of a somber prophecy delivered by the prophet Jeremiah during a critical period in Judah's history. Leading up to this verse, God had already pronounced severe judgments upon the people of Judah for their widespread idolatry, moral corruption, and persistent refusal to repent. Jeremiah himself is depicted as a weeping prophet, burdened by the message of impending doom. This specific verse underscores the divine resolve that Judah will face the consequences of its actions, particularly the devastating Babylonian exile, a "land which thou knowest not."

Key Themes

  • Unavoidable Judgment: The verse powerfully conveys the certainty of God's judgment. The phrase "I will make thee to pass" indicates a divine decree that cannot be averted by human will or power.
  • Exile and Dislocation: The punishment involves being forced into an "unknown land" alongside their enemies. This speaks to the profound disruption and loss of identity that exile would bring, a stark contrast to the promised land given to their ancestors.
  • Divine Anger as Consuming Fire: The imagery of "a fire is kindled in mine anger, which shall burn upon you" highlights the intensity and destructive nature of God's righteous wrath. It signifies a judgment that is both purifying and devastating, consuming everything in its path. This echoes warnings found in other prophetic books about the severity of divine judgment.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "anger" here is aph (אף), which often literally refers to the nostrils, and by extension, to intense breathing or snorting in fury. This vivid imagery emphasizes the deep, passionate displeasure of God. The "fire" (אש, esh) is a common biblical metaphor for God's presence, judgment, and holiness, here specifically manifesting as an instrument of His wrath against unrepentant sin.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 15:14 serves as a powerful reminder of several timeless truths:

  • The Seriousness of Sin: God is holy and just, and He does not overlook persistent disobedience. There are real and often severe consequences for turning away from His commands.
  • God's Sovereignty in Judgment: Even in judgment, God remains sovereign. He orchestrates events to bring about His purposes, which can include discipline and correction.
  • A Call to Repentance: While this verse focuses on the judgment itself, the broader message of Jeremiah and the prophets is always an invitation to turn back to God before His full wrath is poured out. It underscores the urgency of heeding divine warnings and seeking repentance and reconciliation.
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.

  • Deuteronomy 32:22

    For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

  • Jeremiah 16:13

    Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, [neither] ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour.

  • Deuteronomy 28:36

    The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.

  • Jeremiah 17:4

    And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, [which] shall burn for ever.

  • Psalms 21:9

    Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

  • Deuteronomy 28:64

    And the LORD shall scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, [even] wood and stone.

  • Amos 5:27

    Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name [is] The God of hosts.

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