Jeremiah 3:24

"Truly help from the hills, the tumult on the mountains, is in vain. Truly the salvation of Israel is in the LORD our God."

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts human efforts with divine salvation. The "help from the hills" and "tumult on the mountains" symbolize futile attempts by Israel to find deliverance through their own means or external sources, rather than relying on God. In contrast, true salvation lies exclusively in the LORD, highlighting the reliance on divine intervention for genuine deliverance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For ... -And. It is the continuation of the thought inJeremiah 3:23. Idolatry was there described as unprofitable, here as ruinous and hurtful. Shame -literally, the shame (Bosheth, personified), that is, “Baal.” The names “Bosheth” and “Baal” are constantly interchanged. CompareJudges 6:31-32. Their flocks and their herds -The temperate and sober enjoyments connected with Yahweh’s sacrifices led to no excess, whereas in idol-worship the people, after sitting down “to eat and drink, rose up to play,” and wasted both health and substance in licentious revelry. Their sons ...

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