Jeremiah 11:10

"The LORD said to me, “A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem."

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 11:10, the Lord reveals that a conspiracy exists within the people of Judah and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. This verse highlights the spiritual corruption and rebellion against God present in the society. The use of the term "conspiracy" (כְּתָב, kethab) suggests an organized and deliberate act of defiance, indicating that not only individuals but groups within Judah and Jerusalem were actively working against divine will. This context underscores the severity of spiritual apostasy in Israel and sets the stage for further prophetic warnings about impending judgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Their forefathers -literally, “their fathers, the first ones:” in allusion to the idolatries committed in the wilderness, and by the generations whose history is given in the Book of Judges. And they went after -Rather, yea! they have walked “after other gods to serve them.” The “they” refers to the men of Jeremiah’s day.

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