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Jeremiah 5

Jeremiah 5:29

Judgment Proclaimed · Jeremiah 5:14–31
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Translations

Modern
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
Traditional
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Literal
Shall I not punish for these things?” A declaration of YHWH, “Should not My soul avenge itself against a nation such as this?
Latin
Numquid super his non visitabo, dicit Dominus, aut super gentem hujuscemodi non ulciscetur anima mea?

Original

Hebrew
English
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

Notes

Jeremiah 5:29–31

The people's sins (Jeremiah 5:26–28) fully justified the Lord's punishment, but the religious leaders committed even more wrongs. The prophets lied and claimed these lies were prophecies from the Lord (Jeremiah 14:14; Ezekiel 13:6). The priests, who were supposed to serve the people, became tyrants and ruled harshly. Surprisingly, the people accepted their leaders' new roles, even though this left them unprepared for the disaster approaching them (Micah 2:11).

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Fatherless: God Will: Punish Those Who Judge Not Nation: Chastised Rulers: Wicked The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning