Jeremiah 2:12

"Has a nation changed its gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which doesn’t profit."

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts the actions of foreign nations, who may change their gods but still worship false deities, with Israel's betrayal. Israel, instead of maintaining its covenant relationship with the true God, traded its divine blessings and glory for practices that brought no real benefit or lasting value.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Be astonished -The King James Version uses this word as equivalent “to be stupefied.” Desolate -Or, “be dry.” In horror at Israel’s conduct the heavens shrivel and dry up.

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