Translations
Original
Notes
After presenting the evidence (see study note on Jeremiah 8:4–7), the Lord decreed the punishment for the elite sinners. They would be destroyed, along with the land’s produce.
declares the LORD: The Lord emphasized his authority behind his decree.
The people protested God's judgment because they had the word of the Lord. God condemned them because they did not follow his word (see Matthew 7:26; James 1:22–25).
These three short poems were likely shared during the reign of Jehoiakim.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Fig, Fig Tree Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Backsliding: Guilt and Consequences of Church: Backslidden Grapes Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning The Fig-Tree: The Jews Punished by Failure of Fruit On The Vine: Frequently Made Unfruitful As a Punishment