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 smash them against each other—fathers and sons alike, says the LORD. I will not feel sorry for them, show mercy, or hold back, but will completely destroy them.
God is declaring that His judgment on rebellious Israel will be complete and devastating, affecting entire families without mercy.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah was warning the people of Judah that their persistent idolatry and rebellion would result in total devastation. The image of families being destroyed together reflects the comprehensive nature of the coming judgment that would tear apart the social fabric of the nation.
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