Jeremiah 16:11
"It will happen, when you tell this people all these words, and they ask you, ‘Why has the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us?’ or ‘What is our iniquity?’ or ‘What is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?’"
Key Reflection
In Jeremiah 16:11, the prophet speaks of a future scenario where he will deliver God's message to the people of Judah. If they ask why Yahweh has brought such severe judgment upon them—inquiring about their iniquity or sin—they are essentially expressing confusion and seeking an explanation for the calamities befalling them. This verse highlights the gap between divine revelation and human understanding, revealing that even when confronted with God's judgments, people often fail to grasp the true nature of their sins and the extent of their rebellion against God.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes