Jeremiah 13:25
This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.
Original Language Analysis
גוֹרָלֵ֧ךְ
This is thy lot
H1486
גוֹרָלֵ֧ךְ
This is thy lot
Strong's:
H1486
Word #:
2 of 12
properly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
מְנָת
the portion
H4490
מְנָת
the portion
Strong's:
H4490
Word #:
3 of 12
properly, something weighed out, i.e., (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
מִדַּ֛יִךְ
of thy measures
H4055
מִדַּ֛יִךְ
of thy measures
Strong's:
H4055
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, extent, i.e., height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture (as measured); also a carpet
מֵֽאִתִּ֖י
H853
מֵֽאִתִּ֖י
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
אֲשֶׁר֙
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 12
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שָׁכַ֣חַתְּ
because thou hast forgotten
H7911
שָׁכַ֣חַתְּ
because thou hast forgotten
Strong's:
H7911
Word #:
9 of 12
to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
אוֹתִ֔י
H853
אוֹתִ֔י
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Job 20:29This is the portion of a wicked man from God, and the heritage appointed unto him by God.Psalms 11:6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.Psalms 9:17The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.Jeremiah 2:32Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.Matthew 24:51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Historical Context
This summary explains exile as deserved portion for specific sins: forgetting God (covenant relationship abandoned) and trusting falsehood (false prophets' assurances, political alliances, idol worship). The 'lot' language recalls Israel's original land inheritance by lot (Joshua 14-19)—now their lot is exile. What they received as gift they lose as judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does describing judgment as 'thy lot from Me' indicate it's deserved rather than arbitrary?
- What does 'forgetting God' and 'trusting falsehood' summarize about covenant violation?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse confirms desert: 'This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD.' 'Lot' (goral) is the portion assigned by lot—destiny, fate. 'Portion of thy measures' (menath middayikh) indicates the measured-out share. God assigns exile as Judah's deserved portion. 'Because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.' The Hebrew shakach (שָׁכַח, forget) and batach basheqer (trust in falsehood) identify the cause: forgetting God (covenant abandonment) and trusting lies (false prophets, foreign alliances, idols). Forgotten God assigns remembered judgment; trusted lies produce deserved consequences.