Jeremiah 2:14

Is Israel a servant, or a homeborn slave? why has he become a spoil?

Updated Brenton Septuagint

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

In Context

13For my people has committed two faults, and evil ones: they have forsaken me, the fountain of water of life, and hewn out for themselves broken cisterns, which will not be able to hold water.

15The lions roared upon him, and uttered their voice, which have made his land a wilderness: and his cities are broken down, that they should not be inhabited.

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Cross References

Genesis 15:3And Abram said, I am grieved since thou hast given me no seed, but my homeborn servant shall succeed me.

Ecclesiastes 2:7I got servants and maidens, 1 And servants were born to me in the house: 1 Also I had abundant possession of flocks and herds, 1 Beyond all who were before me in Jerusalem. 1

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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