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Jeremiah 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 2:8

Verse 8 of 37

Scripture focus

The priests said not, Where [is] the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after [things that] do not profit.

Jeremiah 2:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 2:8

Theological / Devotional

The priests. This verse describes the delinquencies of the three leading classes, the priests, the pastors, and the prophets (see on v. 26; Micah 3:11).

That handle the law. The priests were to be experts in the law (see on Deut. 31:9; Ps. 19:7; Prov. 3:1), and to explain it to the people (Deut. 33:10; Mal. 2:6, 7).

The pastors. Literally, “shepherds.” This expression designates responsible leaders in Israel’s theocracy, both civil and religious (see Jer. 3:15; 10:21; Jer. 22:22; Jer. 25:34-36; 1 Kings 22:17; Isa. 44:28; Zech. 10:3 ; 11:5).

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