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Jeremiah 2:3

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Israel [was] holiness unto the LORD, [and] the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 2:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 2:3

Theological / Devotional

Holiness. Or, “a holy thing” (see on Deut. 7:6).

The firstfruits. The figure of first fruits was familiar to the Jews (see on Ex. 23:19; Num. 18:12, 13). Israel was as the most precious part of the harvest, the part that was dedicated as God’s portion.

Shall offend. No heathen nation was to be allowed to devour Israel (Jer. 10:25; 50:7; cf. Deut. 7:16).

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