“O land, land, land, hear the word of the Lord!”
God does not waste words. So when He repeats Himself—not once or twice, but three times—it means something monumental is at stake. In Jeremiah 22:29, God’s voice doesn’t just thunder—it echoes. “O land, land, land, hear the word of the Lord!”
This is a divine plea, not a poetic flourish. It’s a call to a deaf nation. The people of Judah were ignoring the voice of God, so He said it again. And again. And again. Not because He needed to be heard, but because they needed to listen.
The Setting of the Triple Cry
This verse comes in the midst of a prophetic judgment on King Coniah (Jehoiachin), a rebellious descendant of David. God is declaring that his throne will not endure. The land of Judah is facing destruction because its leaders have abandoned justice, oppressed the poor, and silenced the prophets.
The repetition of “land” isn’t merely geographical—it is spiritual. The people have become dull of hearing. They’ve turned down the volume on God’s Word while tuning in to the noise of idols and injustice.
Application: This isn’t just a warning for ancient Judah. It’s for every heart that’s heard the Word before—but started to tune it out.
The Meaning of Triple Repetition
Repeating a name or word three times in Scripture always signals urgency and intensity. Consider:
- “Holy, holy, holy” – Emphasizes the perfection of God’s character (Isaiah 6:3).
- “Martha, Martha…” – Jesus’ gentle rebuke (Luke 10:41).
- “O land, land, land…” – God’s desperate plea for a hardened nation to wake up and listen.
This is not anger—it is mercy amplified. It’s the heart of a Father calling to His children before they walk off a cliff.
A Familiar Plea – Will We Respond?
God’s repeated call is echoed powerfully in another oft-repeated and well-loved verse—2 Chronicles 7:14:
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Here we find God’s formula for national revival—humility, prayer, repentance, and seeking His face. And just like in Jeremiah 22:29, the healing of the land depends not on ceremony, but on surrender.
The same land that hears His plea must bow to His voice. God is not looking for more noise—He’s looking for hearts that tremble at His Word and respond in obedience.
God Repeats Because He Loves
Repetitious plea is evidence of divine patience. God had sent prophets, warnings, and signs. He had waited through generations. And still, He pleads: “Hear My Word!”
Think about it:
- What kind of God repeats Himself for rebels?
- What kind of Judge offers mercy with such persistence?
- What kind of King pleads with His subjects to return?
The God of Scripture does. The repetition is a reflection of His character—slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, unwilling that any should perish.
Are You Listening?
Has God been repeating Himself in your life?
- Have you been hearing the same verse in different places?
- Have you felt the tug of conviction in recurring moments?
- Has the Spirit echoed the same truth again and again through different people?
Don’t ignore divine repetition—it’s not coincidence. It’s a plea.
How to Respond to a Repetitious Plea
- Pause and pay attention.
When the same message keeps showing up, stop and ask, “Lord, are You trying to speak to me?” - Go back to the last thing God said.
Often the key to the next step of obedience is in the instruction we ignored last. - Respond while there’s still time.
God’s repeated plea is mercy before judgment. It’s a door of grace before it closes.
Jesus Pleads Too
Jesus wept over Jerusalem and said, “How often I would have gathered your children together… but you were not willing!” (Matthew 23:37)
He repeated His call to repent, to follow, to believe. He told parables about urgency, delay, and missed opportunities. He still repeats His invitation to all who will hear: “Come to Me.”
Say It Again
“O land, land, land…”
God isn’t stammering. He’s pleading. The echo of His Word is not for poetic effect—it’s for spiritual awakening. His voice is full of mercy. But repetition won’t last forever. So if you hear Him—listen now.
When God says it again… say, “Yes, Lord.”
Next: Repetitious Psalm – A Chorus of Covenant Love