Jeremiah 11:5

"which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace,’ saying, ‘Obey my voice and do them, according to all which I command you; so you shall be my people, and I will be your God;"

Key Reflection

This verse encapsulates a significant covenant between Yahweh and the Israelites. When Yahweh led their ancestors out of Egypt, he established this covenant, emphasizing obedience to his commands as the condition for their relationship. The term "iron furnace," which metaphorically describes Egypt's harsh slavery, underscores the dramatic transformation from bondage to freedom, setting the stage for a new life under divine guidance and governance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

As it is this day -God had kept the terms of the covenant. Whether the promised land would permanently remain the property of the Jews would depend upon their observance of their part of the covenant. So be it, O Lord -Or, “Amen, Yahweh.” The prophet was literally obeying the command given inDeuteronomy 27:14-26, and the same word should be kept in both places.

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