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The Broken Jar
…9I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another’s flesh in the siege and distress inflicted on them by their enemies who seek their lives.’10Then you are to shatterthe jarin the presenceof the menwho accompanyyou,11and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them.…

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Then shall you break the bottle in the sight of the men that go with you,

Jeremiah 48:12
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles.

Jeremiah 51:63,64
And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of reading this book,that thou shalt bind a stone to it, and cast it into the midst of Euphrates: …

AccompanyBottleBreakBrokenEyesFlagonFlaskJarPotter'sSightWatchingAccompanyBottleBreakBrokenEyesFlagonFlaskJarPotter'sSightWatching1.Under the type of breaking a potter's vessel, is foreshown the desolation of the Jews

Then you are to shatter the jar
This act is symbolic, representing the impending destruction of Jerusalem and Judah due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. The shattering of the jar signifies the irreversible judgment that God is about to bring upon His people. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, breaking a jar was a common symbol of destruction and ruin. This imagery is consistent with other prophetic actions in the Bible, such as Ezekiel's symbolic acts (Ezekiel 4:1-3) and Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife (Hosea 1:2-3), which were meant to convey God's message in a tangible way.

in the presence of the men who accompany you
Jeremiah is instructed to perform this act publicly, in front of the elders and priests who accompanied him. This public demonstration serves as a powerful visual prophecy, ensuring that the leaders of Judah witness the seriousness of God's message. The presence of these men highlights the communal aspect of the prophecy, emphasizing that the judgment is not just personal but national. It also serves as a warning to the leaders, who are responsible for guiding the people spiritually and morally. This public act is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God uses prophets to deliver messages in the presence of witnesses, such as Moses before Pharaoh (Exodus 7:10) and Elijah before the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40).

1.Jeremiah
A prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his lamentations and his role as a "weeping prophet."

2.The Men Who Accompany Jeremiah
These are likely elders and priests from Judah, representing the leadership and people of Jerusalem who are witnessing the symbolic act.

3.The Jar
A clay jar or pot that Jeremiah is instructed to shatter. This symbolizes the impending destruction and judgment upon Jerusalem and its people due to their disobedience and idolatry.

4.Topheth
A location in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, associated with child sacrifice and idolatry, which becomes a symbol of judgment and desolation.

5.The Valley of Ben Hinnom
A place outside Jerusalem associated with idolatrous practices and later used as a metaphor for hell (Gehenna).Symbolism of the Shattered Jar
The act of shattering the jar is a powerful visual representation of God's judgment. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of persistent sin and rebellion against God.

The Role of Prophetic Action
Jeremiah's actions demonstrate how God uses symbolic acts to communicate His messages. This teaches us the importance of understanding and responding to God's warnings in our lives.

The Consequences of Idolatry
The judgment pronounced on Jerusalem is a direct result of their idolatry and disobedience. This serves as a warning to prioritize our relationship with God and avoid modern forms of idolatry.

God's Sovereignty in Judgment
The shattering of the jar illustrates God's ultimate authority and power to execute judgment. It reminds us to live in reverence and obedience to Him.

Hope Beyond Judgment
While the immediate message is one of judgment, the broader context of Jeremiah includes promises of restoration and hope, pointing to God's redemptive plan.1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 19:10?

2.How does Jeremiah 19:10 illustrate God's judgment through symbolic actions?

3.What lessons can we learn from the "broken jar" metaphor in Jeremiah 19:10?

4.How does Jeremiah 19:10 connect to other instances of prophetic symbolism in Scripture?

5.How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 19:10 to our personal lives today?

6.What does Jeremiah 19:10 teach about the consequences of disobedience to God's commands?

7.What is the significance of breaking the jar in Jeremiah 19:10?

8.How does Jeremiah 19:10 reflect God's judgment on Israel?

9.What historical events align with the prophecy in Jeremiah 19:10?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 19?

11.What are the key events in Jeremiah's life?

12.In Ezekiel 5:2–4, does the command to burn, scatter, and bind hair contradict other biblical teachings on ritual purity or symbolism?

13.Jeremiah 5:10 - Could the call to destroy Jerusalem's fortifications without complete annihilation contradict God's previous promises to preserve Israel's security (Exodus 19:5-6)?

14.Jeremiah 19:10-11 -- How do we reconcile the prophecy that Jerusalem would be destroyed beyond repair with its later rebuilding and continued existence?Then you are to shatter

• The verb “shatter” shows that this is more than a quiet illustration; it is an unmistakable act of judgment, following the pattern of dramatic prophetic signs (cf.1 Kings 11:30–31;Ezekiel 4:1–3).

• Jeremiah is obeying a direct order from the LORD, just as he had been commanded to “stand at the potter’s house” in the previous chapter (Jeremiah 18:1–6). Obedience in both chapters underscores that God speaks clearly and expects literal compliance (Jeremiah 1:7).

• The timing—“then”—links the smashing to Jeremiah’s spoken message (Jeremiah 19:3–9). Word and deed combine so no one can dismiss the prophecy as mere rhetoric (Isaiah 55:11).

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the jar

• This is the same “clay jar” Jeremiah was told to buy (Jeremiah 19:1), an ordinary vessel common in every home. By choosing something familiar, God emphasizes that His judgment reaches daily life, not just palace or temple.

• Once shattered, a clay jar cannot be mended; in the same way Judah’s coming destruction will be irreversible (Psalm 2:9;2 Kings 21:13).

• Scripture often likens people to pottery in the potter’s hand (Isaiah 64:8;Romans 9:21). Here the jar represents both the nation and Jerusalem: what God once formed, He now breaks because of persistent rebellion (Jeremiah 18:6–10).

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in the presence of the men who accompany you

• Jeremiah is not alone; he brings elders of the people and priests (Jeremiah 19:1). Those who lead in civil and religious life become eyewitnesses so the message cannot be ignored or misrepresented (Deuteronomy 19:15).

• Public witness magnifies accountability. The same leaders who will later reject Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:8–11) first receive clear evidence of God’s warning.

• The smashed jar confronts them with the certainty of judgment if they continue to burn incense to other gods and fill the land with innocent blood (Jeremiah 19:4–5). Like the crowds who watched Jesus cleanse the temple (Matthew 21:12–13), they are forced to reckon with God’s holiness on the spot.

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summary

Jeremiah 19:10 pictures God’s irrevocable judgment on Judah. The prophet must physically break a clay jar—something once useful, now beyond repair—to demonstrate that Jerusalem will likewise be smashed because its leaders and people refuse to repent. Performed in front of key witnesses, the act seals their responsibility: they have seen, heard, and must choose either stubborn rebellion or humble return to the Potter’s hand.

(10)Then shalt thou break the bottle . . .--Those who heard the prophet and saw his act were not unfamiliar with the imagery. The words ofPsalm 2:9 had portrayed the Messianic king as ruling over the nations, even as "breaking them in pieces like a potter's vessel." But it was a new and strange thing to hear these words applied to themselves, to see their own nation treated, not as the potter's clay that could be remodelled, as inJeremiah 18:1-6, either for a nobler, or, at least, for some serviceable use, but as the vessel which once broken could never be restored. Happily for Israel, there was a depth of Divine compassion which the parable failed to represent. The after-history showed that though, as far as that generation went, the punishment was final, and their existing polity could never be made whole again, there was yet hope for the nation. The things that were "impossible with man" were "possible with God." The fragments of the broken vessel might be gathered from the heap of rubbish on which the prophet had flung them, and brought into a new shape, for uses less glorious indeed than that for which it had been originally designed, but far other than those of a mere vessel of dishonour.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Then you are to shatter
וְשָׁבַרְתָּ֖(wə·šā·ḇar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7665:To break, break in pieces

the jar
הַבַּקְבֻּ֑ק(hab·baq·buq)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1228:A bottle

in the presence
לְעֵינֵי֙(lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869:An eye, a fountain

of the men
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 582:Man, mankind

who accompany
הַהֹלְכִ֖ים(ha·hō·lə·ḵîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

you,
אוֹתָֽךְ׃(’ō·w·ṯāḵ)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 854:Nearness, near, with, by, at, among


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