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The Lord felt no joy when invaders ate his people's crops, leaving only thorns. However, the people of Judah turned away from their faith, which deserved the Lord's fierce anger (see Ezekiel 16:36–39), leading to their shame.
The corrupt rulers of Judah had already ruined the land by leading the people into sin (for example, 2 Kings 16:8–19; 21:16; 23:33–35). The invading army would just finish the job.
God referred to the people of Judah as his special possession, his dearest ones, his chosen people, and his vineyard. However, they became hostile to him, so they had to be given over to their enemies. The most severe justice they could face was for the Lord to withdraw and let them suffer the consequences of their evil actions.
The Lord corrected his messenger and answered his question by asking his own questions.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Agriculture or Farming: Produce of, often Blasted Because of Sin Agriculture: Fruits Blasted Because of Sin Agriculture: Sowing Wheat, but Reaping Thorns Deserts: Desolation by Armies Herbs: Wheat Jeremiah: The Prophet: Over the Desolation of God's Heritage Reaping: Often Unprofitable on Account of Sin Seed: The Jews Punished by Its Being Choked by Thorns Vanity: Evil People: Reap Vanity: The Wicked: Reap Wheat of Self-Rigteousness