Jeremiah 13:9
Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֖ה
H3541
כֹּ֖ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כָּ֠כָה
H3602
אַשְׁחִ֞ית
After this manner will I mar
H7843
אַשְׁחִ֞ית
After this manner will I mar
Strong's:
H7843
Word #:
5 of 12
to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהוּדָ֛ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֛ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
8 of 12
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Leviticus 26:19And I will break the pride of your power; and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass:Isaiah 23:9The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.Zephaniah 3:11In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.
Historical Context
Judah's pride included confidence in the temple's inviolability (7:4), election as covenant people (2:3), and Davidic dynasty promises. These genuine privileges became sources of presumption rather than gratitude. The exile would 'mar' this pride—humiliated, conquered, temple destroyed, king deposed. National arrogance would be thoroughly broken.
Questions for Reflection
- How does pride transform genuine privileges into presumption?
- What forms of religious or national pride might need to be 'marred' by God?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse begins interpretation: 'Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.' 'After this manner' (kakah) connects sign to meaning. 'Mar' (ashchith) uses the same root as the girdle's 'marred' condition (v. 7)—God will do to Judah what happened to the garment. 'Pride' (ge'on, גְּאוֹן) of both Judah and Jerusalem will be ruined. Pride—national arrogance, presumption on election, confidence in temple—is the specific target. As the girdle rotted, so Judah's pride will decay.