Jeremiah 2:27

"As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so the house of Israel is ashamed— they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets,"

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts the shame felt by a thief caught in the act with the collective shame experienced by the people of Israel, including their leaders. It highlights how the spiritual condition of the nation, marked by idolatry and apostasy, led to profound moral degradation and consequent disgrace.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

“Stone” being feminine in Hebrew is here represented as the mother. Arise, and save us -Whether it be idolatry or infidelity, it satisfies only in tranquil and prosperous times. No sooner does trouble come, than the deep conviction of the existence of a God, which is the witness for Him in our heart, resumes its authority, and man prays.

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