Jeremiah 10:21

For the shepherds are stupid and they do not seek Yahweh; 1 so they have not prospered, and all their flock has been scattered. 1

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For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.

In Context

20My tent is devastated, and all of my tent cords are cut in two. 1 They have taken my children away from me, so they no longer exist. There is no longer anyone to spread out my tent or to raise up my tent curtains. 1

22The report of news has arrived, “See! It is coming, a great earthquake is coming from the land of the north 1 To make the cities of Judah into ruins, hideouts for jackals.” 1

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Cross References

Jeremiah 2:8The priest did not say, 'Where is Yahweh?' and the experts in the law did not care about me! 1 The shepherds transgressed against me. The prophets prophesied for Baal and walked after unprofitable things. 1

Jeremiah 8:9The wise men will be ashamed. They are dismayed and trapped. 1 Behold! They reject Yahweh's word, so what use is their wisdom? 1

Jeremiah 10:14Every man has become ignorant, without knowledge. Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols. 1 For his cast images are frauds; there is no life in them. 1

Jeremiah 23:1“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture—this is Yahweh's declaration.”

Jeremiah 49:32For their camels will become plunder, and the abundance of their property will become war plunder. 1 Then I will scatter to every wind those who cut the corners of their hair, 1 and I will bring disaster on them from every side—this is Yahweh's declaration. 1

Ezekiel 22:25There is a conspiracy of her prophets in her midst, like a roaring lion tearing apart a victim. They consume life and take precious wealth; they make many widows within her! + 22:25 Instead of There is a conspiracy of her prophets within her , some ancient copies have whose princes .

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 10:18-25

Lamentation of Judah; Sovereignty of Divine Providence; Prophetic Imprecations. ( b. c. 606.) 17 Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress. 18 For thus saith the Lord , Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so. 19 Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it. 20 My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are… Read the whole commentary →

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