Jeremiah 2:12

12 "Be appalled, ¹O heavens, at this, And shudder, be very desolate," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 2:12

Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this
Meaning either the angels in heaven, or the heavens themselves, by a personification: and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord;
all which may be signified by storms and tempests, by thunder and lightning, and by the sun's withdrawing its light. This is said to aggravate the wickedness committed, as if the heavens blushed and were ashamed, and were confounded and amazed at it; and as if, on account of it, the Jews deserved not the benefit of the heavens, and the orbs in them.

Jeremiah 2:12 In-Context

10 "For cross to the coastlands of Kittim and see, And send to Kedar and observe closely And see if there has been such a thing as this!

11 "Has a nation changed gods When they were not gods? But My people have changed their glory For that which does not profit.

12 "Be appalled, O heavens, at this, And shudder, be very desolate," declares the LORD .

13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water.

14 "Is Israel a slave? Or is he a homeborn servant? Why has he become a prey?

Cross References

• 1. Isaiah 1:2; Jeremiah 4:23