Jeremiah 2:14

Are Israelites slaves? Were they born into slavery? So why have they become victims?

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In The King James Version

Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?

In Context

13For my people have done two evil things. They have abandoned me, the source of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that can't hold water.

15The young lions roared at you; they growled loudly. They have devastated your country; your towns lie in ruins. No one lives there.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:3Abram went on to complain, “Look! You haven't given me any children, so a servant from my household has to be my heir!”

Ecclesiastes 2:7I bought male and female slaves, and their children also belonged to me. I also owned many herds and flocks, more than anyone in Jerusalem before me.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 2:10-14

Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 629.) 9 Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord , and with your children's children will I plead. 10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. 11 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit. 12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord . 13 For my… Read the whole commentary →

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