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Jeremiah 11:21

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Jeremiah 11:21

Verse 21 of 23

Scripture focus

Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:

Jeremiah 11:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 11:21

Theological / Devotional

The men of Anathoth. Anathoth had been assigned to the priests (Joshua 21:18) and was the home of Jeremiah (Jer. 1:1). The “men of Anathoth” were therefore priests; even more, they were close relatives of Jeremiah (see Jer. 12:6). It had been difficult for Jeremiah to realize the depth of Judah’s apostasy (Jer. 11:9-11; see on Jer. 10:19). Now, God warns Jeremiah of the secret plot on his life (Jer. 11:18, 19, 21), and as the prophet learns of their conspiracy against him personally he begins to understand their attitude toward God (v. 20; see chs. 12:1; 17:18).

Prophesy not. Compare the experience of Amos (Amos 7:10-13), of Jesus (Luke 4:16-30), and of Paul (Acts 9:23 ; 23:12).

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