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Notes
The shepherds, meaning the priests and prophets (see Jeremiah 5:29–31), ignored the wisdom from the Lord. This wisdom was kept in priestly memory and prophetic messages, both spoken and written. The divine decree foretold these leaders' complete failure and the scattering of the people as a result.
A judgment announcement (Jeremiah 10:17–18) is followed by a lament about its impact (10:19–22).
This poetic passage has three parts:
A contrast between the Lord and pagan idols (Jeremiah 10:1–16)
A reflection on the destruction awaiting idol worshipers (Jeremiah 10:17–18, 19–22)
A prayer asking God to act with restraint in the coming judgment and to ensure the pagan nations do not go unpunished (Jeremiah 10:23–25).
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Shepherd
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Backslidden Jeremiah: The Prophet: Over Jerusalem Prayerlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments