Jeremiah 5
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 52
Chapter Summary
The judgments of Jehovah on the Jews, for their perverseness, for their adultery, for their impiety, and for their great corruption.
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Jehovah promises to pardon Jerusalem if a single man doing justice and seeking truth can be found. He finds both the poor and the great have broken th…
God asks why He should pardon them when they swear by no-gods and commit widespread adultery, acting like lustful, well-fed stallions neighing for the…
God commands the destruction of Israel's vine rows, rebuking the people for deceitfully claiming Jehovah will not bring evil, while the prophets becom…
Timeline
Jehovah promises to pardon Jerusalem if a single man doing justice and seeking truth can be found. He finds both the poor and the great have broken the yoke and torn off the bonds.
Jeremiah 5:1-6God asks why He should pardon them when they swear by no-gods and commit widespread adultery, acting like lustful, well-fed stallions neighing for their neighbors' wives.
Jeremiah 5:7-9God commands the destruction of Israel's vine rows, rebuking the people for deceitfully claiming Jehovah will not bring evil, while the prophets become mere wind.
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