Jeremiah 11:4

"and say to them, the LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘Cursed is the man who doesn’t hear the words of this covenant,"

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the importance of listening to divine commandments; those who ignore the terms of the covenant are under a curse, highlighting the serious nature of faithfulness to God's will. It underscores that adherence to God’s words is not optional but essential for spiritual and moral integrity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

From the iron furnace -Rather, out of “the iron furnace,” Egypt (seeDeuteronomy 4:20). The constant reference to Deuteronomy shows how great had been the effect upon Jeremiah’s mind of the public recitation of the “Book of the covenant” found in the temple.

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