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Jeremiah 12:14

Literal Fulfillment Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises Prophecy Fulfilled Literally Prophetic Methods of Communication

“Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”

The spoilers are come upon all high places through the wilderness: for the sword of the Lord shall devour from the one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no flesh shall have peace.

They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the Lord.

Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.

And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.

And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The Lord liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.

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Literal Fulfillment

While the verse uses strong, active language, the "plucking out" could be interpreted metaphorically as a removal of power or influence rather than a physical displacement.

Israel as Distinct

The "house of Judah" being plucked out from among the "evil neighbours" could be interpreted as a separation of the faithful remnant from the unfaithful, rather than a distinction of the entire nation of Israel from other peoples. This interpretation would focus on a spiritual distinction within the people, rather than a national or ethnic one.

Israel-Specific Promises

While the verse speaks of Israel's inheritance and Judah, the primary focus is on the judgment of "evil neighbors" and their removal, rather than a direct promise *to* Israel.

Prophecy Fulfilled Literally

While the verse speaks of physical actions like "plucking out of their land," it describes a punitive action against "evil neighbours" and the "house of Judah," rather than a promise of inheritance or restoration for Israel, which is central to the theme of "Prophecy Fulfilled Literally."

Prophetic Methods of Communication

The verse describes a divine declaration of judgment ("Thus saith the Lord") but does not detail *how* that declaration was communicated to Jeremiah, the prophet. It focuses on the content of the message, not the method of its reception.

Literal Fulfillment

Related Verses

Jeremiah 12:17

“But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.”

Jeremiah 1:14

“Then the Lord said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.”

Jeremiah 6:12

“And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord.”

Jeremiah 44:11

“Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.”

Jeremiah 29:32

“Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the Lord; because he hath taught rebellion against the Lord.”

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Literal Fulfillment Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises Prophecy Fulfilled Literally Prophetic Methods of Communication

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