Jeremiah 13:22 kjv
And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
Jeremiah 13:22 nkjv
And if you say in your heart, "Why have these things come upon me?" For the greatness of your iniquity Your skirts have been uncovered, Your heels made bare.
Jeremiah 13:22 niv
And if you ask yourself, "Why has this happened to me?"? it is because of your many sins that your skirts have been torn off and your body mistreated.
Jeremiah 13:22 esv
And if you say in your heart, 'Why have these things come upon me?' it is for the greatness of your iniquity that your skirts are lifted up and you suffer violence.
Jeremiah 13:22 nlt
You may ask yourself,
"Why is all this happening to me?"
It is because of your many sins!
That is why you have been stripped
and raped by invading armies.
Jeremiah 13 22 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jer 13:22 | "For if you say in your heart, 'Why have these things happened?' | Sinful actions lead to judgment |
| Jer 5:25 | "Your iniquities have turned these away, and your sins from | National consequences of sin |
| Psa 89:31-33 | If they break my statutes and do not keep my commandments | Consequences of disobedience |
| Hos 2:9-10 | Therefore I will take back my grain in its time, and my wine | Divine punishment for unfaithfulness |
| Ezek 16:37 | Behold, I will gather all your lovers, with whom you took | Public disgrace and shame |
| Isa 3:8 | For Jerusalem stumbles, and Judah falls, because their words | Iniquity's consequence |
| Lev 26:16-17 | I will do this to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror | God's discipline on His people |
| Deut 28:15, 28:48 | But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD | Consequences of disobedience |
| Jer 15:14 | I will cause your enemies to carry your goods away captive | Exile and loss of possessions |
| Jer 20:4-5 | Thus says the LORD, 'Behold, I will make you a terror to | Kings' inability to save |
| Jer 22:24-26 | As I live, declares the LORD, even though Coniah the son of | Humiliation of leadership |
| Jer 32:29 | The Chaldeans who are fighting against this house shall come | Judgment through foreign powers |
| Lam 1:8 | Jerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she has become | Shame of sin |
| Lam 4:13 | For the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests | Judgment on spiritual leaders |
| Micah 3:11 | Its heads give judgment for a bribe, its priests teach for a | Corruption leading to downfall |
| Nah 3:5 | "Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of hosts, | Judgment on Nineveh |
| Zeph 1:8-9 | On the day of the LORD’s sacrifice, I will punish the | God’s judgment day |
| Zech 7:11-14 | But they refused to listen and turned a stubborn shoulder | Rejection of God's word |
| Matt 23:37-39 | O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets | Jesus laments Jerusalem's fate |
| Rev 18:5 | For her sins are piled up as high as heaven, and God has | Judgment on spiritual Babylon |
Jeremiah 13 verses
Jeremiah 13 22 Meaning
This verse speaks of judgment on Judah for their sins. The sin of impurity and idolatry leads to exposure and disgrace, like the uncovering of one's loins. The nation’s downfall will be so complete that their allies and even their kings will be unable to help them, and they will be taken into exile, ashamed and dishonored.
Jeremiah 13 22 Context
Jeremiah 13 is set during a period of intense crisis for the Kingdom of Judah. The nation is deeply entrenched in sin, particularly idolatry and a disregard for God’s covenant. Jeremiah, commissioned as a prophet, is tasked with delivering severe warnings of impending judgment, which include exile by a foreign power. The imagery of the loincloth in earlier verses of this chapter (Jer 13:1-11) serves as a potent symbol of Judah's intimate yet corrupted relationship with God. The prophecy points towards the Babylonian conquest, a devastating event for the people of Judah.
Jeremiah 13 22 Word analysis
- For: Introduces the reason or explanation for what was stated or implied.
- if: Conditional conjunction, indicating a hypothetical situation.
- you say: Refers to the internal thought process of the people of Judah.
- in your heart: Highlights the inner disposition and understanding, or lack thereof.
- Why: Expresses a question seeking cause or reason.
- have these things happened?: Refers to the calamities and judgment being experienced or about to be experienced.
- your iniquity: Your sin, specifically referring to the ingrained sinfulness and wickedness of the people. The Hebrew word here is עֲוֹנֵךְ (
avonēḵ), from עָוֹן (avon), which signifies guilt, punishment, or perversity. It denotes not just the act of sin but the resulting twistedness or crookedness in their nature and actions. - is great, your iniquities are many: Emphasizes the severity and abundance of their transgressions. This accumulation of sin has led to the present desperate circumstances.
Jeremiah 13 22 Bonus section
The imagery of "uncovering the skirts" or "loins" (as in some translations) relates to being exposed in shame and dishonor. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the exposure of one's undergarments was a mark of profound disgrace, signifying loss of dignity and subjugation. This mirrors the consequence of their unfaithfulness to God, who will withdraw His protection and allow them to be humiliated by their enemies. The concept that sin is the root of suffering is foundational in Hebrew thought and is echoed throughout Scripture, including the New Testament emphasis on repentance and reconciliation with God through Christ.
Jeremiah 13 22 Commentary
Judah is facing divine retribution, and the prophet articulates the people's potential response: confusion and a questioning of why these terrible events are befalling them. The answer is direct: their own deep-seated sin and a multitude of wicked deeds are the direct cause. God's judgment is not arbitrary but a just consequence for their persistent disobedience and spiritual adultery. Their inability to recognize this truth stems from their spiritual blindness, a common theme throughout Jeremiah's prophecies. This verse serves as a stark reminder that unaddressed sin inevitably leads to painful consequences.