Jeremiah 21:13

"House of David, the LORD says, ‘Execute justice in the morning, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my wrath go out like fire, and burn so that no one can quench it, because of the evil of your doings."

Key Reflection

This verse calls for justice and righteousness, warning that without addressing wrongdoings, divine retribution will be severe and unquenchable. It underscores the responsibility of leaders to uphold moral standards and prevent injustice, as otherwise, their community faces dire consequences from God's wrath.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Inhabitant -is feminine, the population of Jerusalem being always personified as a woman, the daughter of Zion. Omit and. Jerusalem is at once a valley and a rockJeremiah 17:3. The people are described as priding themselves on the impregnability of their city.

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