Jeremiah 13:18

"But if you will not hear it, my soul will weep in secret for your pride. My eye will weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive."

Key Reflection

Jeremiah 13:18 poignantly conveys the prophet's deep emotional distress at the Israelites' stubborn refusal to heed his warnings. The verse paints a vivid picture of divine sorrow and disappointment, where God's "soul" weeps in secret over their pride and rebellion, which have led to the captivity of His people—a painful reality as the flock He tenderly cared for is now enslaved. This passage underscores the weight of responsibility felt by God towards His chosen people and highlights the tragic consequences of ignoring divine counsel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The queen -i. e., “the queen-mother:” the word signifies literally “the great lady.” The king’s mother took precedence of his wives. Sit down -The usual position of slaves. For your principalities ... -Rather, “for the ornaments of your heads, even the crown of your majesty, shall come down.”

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