Jeremiah 14
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 14 of 52
Chapter Summary
The grievous famine causes Jeremiah to pray. Jehovah will not be entreated for the people. Lying prophets are no excuse for them.
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People & Context
A severe drought devastates the land, causing nobles to find empty cisterns and animals to abandon their young. Jeremiah prays, confessing their sins …
Jehovah rejects the people's fasting and sacrifices, telling Jeremiah not to pray for them. He condemns the false prophets who predict peace, declarin…
Despite God's refusal, Jeremiah pleads again, asking if God has utterly rejected Judah. He acknowledges their wickedness and asks God not to break His…
Timeline
A severe drought devastates the land, causing nobles to find empty cisterns and animals to abandon their young. Jeremiah prays, confessing their sins and asking God to act for His name's sake.
Jeremiah 14:1-9Jehovah rejects the people's fasting and sacrifices, telling Jeremiah not to pray for them. He condemns the false prophets who predict peace, declaring they and their followers will die by sword and famine.
Jeremiah 14:10-18Despite God's refusal, Jeremiah pleads again, asking if God has utterly rejected Judah. He acknowledges their wickedness and asks God not to break His covenant, recognizing only Jehovah can bring rain.
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