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Jeremiah 12:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 12:2

Verse 2 of 17

Scripture focus

Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou [art] near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

Jeremiah 12:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 12:2

Theological / Devotional

Planted. See ch. 11:17.

They have taken root. A figure denoting the prosperous state of the wicked.

Their reins. Literally, “the kidneys.” These organs were considered to be the seat of the emotions. Hence by “reins” were designated “the inner feelings” (see Ps. 26:2).

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