Jeremiah 30:16

"Why do you cry over your injury? Your pain is incurable. For the greatness of your iniquity, because your sins have increased, I have done these things to you."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the severity of sin and its consequences. God acknowledges the people’s cries but emphasizes that their pain is beyond healing due to the extent of their iniquity, pointing to a need for repentance and restoration.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Therefore -i. e., Because thou hast undergone thy punishment and cried out in consciousness of thy guilt.

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