Jeremiah 6:11

Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with [him that is] full of days.

Therefore I am full {H4392} of the fury {H2534} of the LORD {H3068}; I am weary {H3811} with holding in {H3557}: I will pour it out {H8210} upon the children {H5768} abroad {H2351}, and upon the assembly {H5475} of young men {H970} together {H3162}: for even the husband {H376} with the wife {H802} shall be taken {H3920}, the aged {H2205} with him that is full {H4390} of days {H3117}.

This is why I am full of ADONAI's fury; I am weary of holding it back. "Pour it out on the children in the street and on the groups of young men gathered; for husbands and wives will be taken together, seniors as well as the very old.

But I am full of the LORDโ€™s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. โ€œPour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike.

Therefore I am full of the wrath of Jehovah; I am weary with holding in: pour it out upon the children in the street, and upon the assembly of young men together; for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.

Commentary

Jeremiah 6:11 KJV vividly portrays the prophet Jeremiah's (or God's through Jeremiah) deep anguish and the inevitability of divine judgment upon Judah for its persistent sin and rebellion. This verse highlights the overwhelming nature of God's righteous wrath, which He has long restrained but can no longer hold back.

Context of Jeremiah 6:11

Chapter 6 of Jeremiah is a stark warning to Jerusalem and Judah, detailing the coming invasion and destruction at the hands of an unnamed enemy from the North, widely understood to be the Babylonians. The people have become spiritually corrupt, rejecting God's law and warnings through His prophets. False prophets offer deceptive assurances of peace, but Jeremiah announces the imminent devastation. Verse 11 is a powerful expression of the prophet's burden, feeling the weight of God's impending judgment, which is about to be unleashed because of the nation's unrepentant heart. This follows prior warnings of their stubbornness, as seen in Jeremiah 5:25.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Judgment and Wrath: The phrase "fury of the LORD" underscores God's righteous indignation against sin. It's not a capricious anger but a just response to widespread disobedience and a rejection of His covenant.
  • God's Exhausted Patience: "I am weary with holding in" speaks to the immense long-suffering of God. He has given ample warnings and opportunities for repentance, but His patience has reached its limit, and justice must prevail. This echoes themes of God's patience found elsewhere, such as in 2 Peter 3:9.
  • Universality of Calamity: The judgment is comprehensive, affecting "children abroad," "young men," "husband with the wife," and "the aged." This emphasizes that no segment of society, regardless of age or status, will be exempt from the devastating consequences of their collective sin. It illustrates the complete breakdown and destruction of the social fabric.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "fury" here is chemah (ื—ึตืžึธื”), often translated as hot anger or burning wrath. It conveys an intense, passionate indignation. The phrase "weary with holding in" (ืœึธืึธื” ื”ึธื›ึดื™ืœ - la'ah hakhil) vividly expresses the idea of being exhausted from restraining oneself, highlighting the profound and protracted patience God demonstrated before unleashing judgment.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 6:11 serves as a sober reminder that while God is immensely patient and merciful, His justice is also real and inevitable. It warns against taking God's long-suffering for granted and emphasizes the serious consequences of persistent sin and rebellion. For believers today, it encourages a life of repentance and obedience, recognizing that God's character includes both profound love and righteous judgment. It also prompts us to consider the impact of societal sin and the call to intercede for our communities, seeking spiritual renewal before divine consequences manifest.

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Cross-References

  • Jeremiah 9:21

    For death is come up into our windows, [and] is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, [and] the young men from the streets.

  • Jeremiah 20:9

    Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not [stay].

  • Job 32:18

    For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

  • Job 32:19

    Behold, my belly [is] as wine [which] hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

  • Micah 3:8

    ยถ But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.

  • Luke 17:34

    I tell you, in that night there shall be two [men] in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

  • Acts 17:16

    ยถ Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
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