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Jeremiah 14:7

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou [it] for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

Jeremiah 14:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7

Theological / Devotional

Though our iniquities. Because of his love for his people Jeremiah is prompted to pray for their pardon (see on Jer. 7:16). In behalf of his people, he willingly confesses their transgressions. The prophet knew that Judah’s apostate spiritual condition had brought the drought upon the people (Jer. 3:2, 3).

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