What is the meaning of Jeremiah 10:7? Who would not fear You The verse opens with a rhetorical wonder—of course everyone should fear the Lord. • “Fear” here speaks of reverent awe, not cringing terror (Psalm 89:7). • Scripture presents this reverence as the starting point of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). • Even creation trembles before Him: “Do you not fear Me? … I placed the sand as a boundary for the sea” (Jeremiah 5:22). Jeremiah is reminding hearers that to withhold holy fear is illogical when faced with God’s majesty. O King of nations? God’s rule is not provincial; He reigns over every people. • Psalm 47:7–8 affirms, “God is King of all the earth… God reigns over the nations.” • Revelation 15:3–4 pictures the redeemed from every nation declaring, “All nations will come and worship before You.” Political boundaries, cultures, and eras shift, yet His throne is never up for election. This is Your due. Fear, honor, and worship aren’t optional extras; they belong to Him by right. • “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name” (Psalm 29:2). • Romans 11:36 concludes, “To Him be the glory forever.” Because He alone is Creator, Sustainer, and Judge, reverence is not merely recommended—it is owed. For among all the wise men of the nations Human sages, philosophers, and experts accumulate knowledge, but their insight is bounded. • Isaiah 44:25 says God “turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish.” • 1 Corinthians 1:20 asks, “Where is the wise? … Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” Jeremiah contrasts fallible, finite wisdom with the Lord’s perfect understanding. and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You Every realm, dynasty, and empire has boasted of greatness, yet only God is incomparable. • Exodus 15:11: “Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods?” • Jeremiah 10:6, the verse just prior, echoes, “There is none like You, O LORD; You are great.” • Revelation 19:16 seals the picture: Jesus bears the title “King of kings and Lord of lords.” Kings rise and fall, but God’s uniqueness is eternal, unrivaled, and absolute. summary Jeremiah 10:7 calls every heart and every nation to acknowledge God’s rightful rule. Reverent awe is the proper response because He alone is sovereign, universally reigning, and utterly without equal. Human wisdom and power cannot compare; honoring Him is not only reasonable—it is required. |
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