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Jeremiah 5:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 5:9

Verse 9 of 31

Scripture focus

Shall I not visit for these [things]? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

Jeremiah 5:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 5:9

Theological / Devotional

Visit For the purpose of punishing (see on Ps. 8:4; 59:5). This refrain is repeated in Jer. 5:29 and 9:9.

Avenged. The prophet uses human language to express how greatly the people had insulted God (see Jer. 44:22; cf. Isa. 30:27; Eze. 5:13 ; 6:9). God, their lawful Husband, is shown as no longer willing to bear their wicked abominations.

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