King James Version
What Does Jeremiah 22:8 Mean?
“And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?”
Context
6
For thus saith the LORD unto the king's house of Judah; Thou art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited .
7
And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast them into the fire.
8
And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?
9
Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
10
Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(8, 9) **Wherefore hath the Lord done **thus** . . .**—The coincidence of thought and language with Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 29:24-26) again calls for notice.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Jeremiah 22:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to Jeremiah 22:8
1 Kings 9:8-9
→2 Chronicles 7:20-22
→Deuteronomy 29:23-26
→Lamentations 2:15-17
→Jeremiah 16:10
→Daniel 9:7
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge