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Jeremiah 7:28

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

But thou shalt say unto them, This [is] a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

Jeremiah 7:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 7:28

Theological / Devotional

A nation. Literally, “the nation.” Israel stood out as a prominent example of obstinacy and rebellion (see Isa. 1:4). Her guilt was greatly increased by her covenant privileges.

Truth. That is, faithfulness or fidelity (see on ch. 5:3).

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