Jeremiah 6:15

"They have healed also the hurt of my people superficially, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the false prophets who offer superficial comfort to the people of Israel without addressing their true spiritual wounds. By declaring "peace, peace" when genuine reconciliation with God was lacking, they deceived the faithful and hindered true healing and restoration.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They are brought to shame because They have “committed abomination:” Shame nevertheless they feel not; To blush nevertheless they know not; “Therefore they shall fall among” the falling; “At the time” when “I visit them, they shall” stumble, “Saith Yahweh.” The fact is expressed that their conduct was a disgrace to them, though they did not feel it as such. “Abomination” has its usual meaning of idolatryJeremiah 4:1.

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