Jeremiah 5:23

"Don’t you fear me?’ says the LORD; ‘Won’t you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it can’t pass it? Though its waves toss themselves, yet they can’t prevail. Though they roar, they still can’t pass over it.’"

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes God's sovereignty and the certainty of His promises, inviting the people to recognize His power over nature, symbolizing His authority over all creation. By trembling at His presence, one acknowledges His divine control, recognizing both His might and mercy.

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