ירמיהו, פרק כ״א, פסוק י׳

The fate of Jerusalem is sealed with a final and absolute decree of destruction, leaving no possibility of turning back. God directs His focus entirely toward the city's downfall. Some explain that God has deliberately turned His thoughts and attention toward bringing about this ruin [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Others understand this intense focus as an expression of His deep anger and wrath [רש"י].

A sharp contrast exists between this final judgment and earlier warnings, as the current decree is intended only for harm and not for good. In the past, God brought hardship upon the Israelites to wake them up and encourage them to repent. In those cases, the difficulty served as an educational tool, ultimately intended for their benefit. Now, however, the time for lessons has passed. The coming disaster is no longer meant to inspire change or lead to a positive outcome. Instead, the judgment is unconditional, and the city will inevitably fall into the hands of the king of Babylon to be burned [מלבי"ם].