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Jeremiah 2:24

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 2:24

Verse 24 of 37

Scripture focus

A wild ass used to the wilderness, [that] snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.

Jeremiah 2:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 2:24

Theological / Devotional

A wild ass. In her zeal Israel resembles this wild, unbridled creature (see Job 24:5 ; 39:5).

Snuffeth up the wind. In the ardor of her heat she sniffs the wind to ascertain where the he-ass is to be found.

Weary themselves. She is searching out the he-asses; they have no need to weary themselves in searching for her. In the same way the false gods would not need to court Israel’s favor. In her wild lust she pursued them (Eze. 16:34; see Hosea 2:7).

Her month. Her mating season.

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