And death shall be chosen rather than life by all the residue of them that remain of this evil family, which remain in all the places whither I have driven them, saith the LORD of hosts.
What does Jeremiah 8:3 mean?
Though no real hurt can be done to a dead body, yet disgrace to the remains of wicked persons may alarm those yet alive; and this reminds us that the Divine justice and punishments extend beyond the grave.
Key themes
HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyHumilityJudgment
Read with
Keep this verse inside Jeremiah 8:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.