Jeremiah 13:14
Jeremiah 13:14 in Multiple Translations
I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’”
And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.
And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith Jehovah: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have compassion, that I should not destroy them.
I will have them smashed against one another, fathers and sons together, says the Lord: I will have no pity or mercy, I will have no feeling for them to keep me from giving them to destruction.
I'm going to smash them against each other like wine jars, both parents and children, declares the Lord. I won't let any mercy or pity or compassion stop me from destroying them.
And I wil dash them one against another, euen the fathers and the sonnes together, sayeth the Lord: I will not spare, I will not pitie nor haue compassion, but destroy them.
And have dashed them one against another, And the fathers and the sons together, An affirmation of Jehovah, I do not pity, nor spare, nor have I mercy, So as not to destroy them.
I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together,” says the LORD: “I will not pity, spare, or have compassion, that I should not destroy them.”’”
And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.
And I will scatter them every man from his brother, and fathers and sons in like manner, saith the Lord: I will not spare, and I will not pardon: nor will I have mercy, but to destroy them.
He is saying, ‘I will cause you to bash each other. Even parents will bash their children. I will not pity you or act mercifully toward you at all; pitying you will not prevent me from getting rid of you.’ ”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 13:14
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- Jeremiah 13:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 13:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 13:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 13:14
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 13:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 13:14
Context — The Wineskins
14I will smash them against one another, fathers and sons alike, declares the LORD. I will allow no mercy or pity or compassion to keep Me from destroying them.’”
15Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken. 16Give glory to the LORD your God before He brings darkness, before your feet stumble on the dusky mountains. You wait for light, but He turns it into deep gloom and thick darkness.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 29:20 | The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven |
| 2 | Psalms 2:9 | You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 19:9–11 | I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another’s flesh in the siege and distress inflicted on them by their enemies who seek their lives.’ Then you are to shatter the jar in the presence of the men who accompany you, and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 21:7 | ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’ |
| 5 | Jeremiah 6:21 | Therefore this is what the LORD says: “I will lay stumbling blocks before this people; fathers and sons alike will be staggered; friends and neighbors will perish.” |
| 6 | Isaiah 9:20–21 | They carve out what is on the right, but they are still hungry; they eat what is on the left, but they are still not satisfied. Each one devours the flesh of his own offspring. Manasseh devours Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; together they turn against Judah. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. |
| 7 | Isaiah 27:11 | When its limbs are dry, they are broken off. Women come and use them for kindling; for this is a people without understanding. Therefore their Maker has no compassion on them, and their Creator shows them no favor. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 7:4 | I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ |
| 9 | Mark 13:12 | Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. |
| 10 | Judges 7:20–22 | The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. |
Jeremiah 13:14 Summary
[This verse, Jeremiah 13:14, is saying that God is going to judge His people for their sins, and it will be a severe judgment. He will not show them any mercy or pity, because they have refused to obey Him and have instead chosen to sin. This is not because God is cruel or unloving, but because He is a just and holy God who must punish sin, as also seen in Romans 6:23. We can learn from this verse that God is serious about sin and that we should strive to obey Him and live righteous lives, as encouraged in Psalm 37:37.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God say He will smash the people against one another in Jeremiah 13:14?
God says He will smash the people against one another as a judgment for their sins, as seen in Jeremiah 13:14, and this is a fulfillment of the covenant curses promised in Deuteronomy 28:63 and Leviticus 26:17.
What does it mean that God will allow no mercy or pity to keep Him from destroying them?
This means that God's judgment will be severe and unrelenting, without any mitigation or reduction, as He is a just and holy God who must punish sin, as seen in Jeremiah 13:14 and supported by Romans 11:22 and Hebrews 10:31.
Is this verse talking about God being cruel or unloving?
No, this verse is not saying that God is cruel or unloving, but rather that He is a God of justice and righteousness who must punish sin, as seen in Jeremiah 13:14 and supported by Psalm 11:7 and Romans 3:25-26.
How does this verse relate to God's character as seen in the rest of the Bible?
This verse shows that God is a God of both love and justice, as seen in Jeremiah 13:14, and this is consistent with other verses such as Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8, which describe God as merciful and gracious, but also just and righteous.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the concept of God's justice to my own life and relationships?
- How can I balance the idea of God's love and mercy with the reality of His judgment and justice, as seen in Jeremiah 13:14?
- What are some ways that I can show love and compassion to those around me, while still upholding the standards of righteousness and justice?
- How can I trust in God's goodness and love, even when His judgments seem severe or mysterious, as in Jeremiah 13:14?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 13:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 13:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 13:14
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 13:14
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 13:14
Sermons on Jeremiah 13:14
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The Centrality of Christ by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher uses vivid illustrations to convey the urgency and gravity of the message. He describes a scenario where a village is about to be engulfed by a breache |
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So That We Might Become the Righteousness of God by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the anticipation of the second part of the story of God's plan for salvation. He describes the scene of Jesus, the Son of God, being crucifi |
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Be an Overcomer (Part 4) by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of continuous growth in the Christian faith. He highlights the tendency of some Christians to reach a certain point in their sp |
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The Sickness, Death and Resurrection of Lazarus 1 of 4 (Reading) by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jesus and his disciples on the Sea of Galilee. He emphasizes the importance of faith and how it is tested in times of trials. Th |
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Message From Pslam 2 by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God's actions are sovereign and cannot be changed by human advice. He highlights the grand fact that God has set his king on the holy h |
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A Rod of Iron by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the triumphant ascension of Christ, illustrating how He has defeated the powers of darkness and now rules with a 'rod of iron.' He explains that Satan an |
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Looking at God by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'lofty things' as described in the Bible, referring to proud obstacles or arrogant thoughts that exalt themselves against the knowledge of G |






