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Jeremiah 9:13

King James Version (KJV)

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And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein;

Jeremiah 9:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 9:13

Theological / Devotional

Because. Jehovah Himself now gives the answer to the question posed in v. 12.

Law. Heb. torah, which is a broader term than the English “law.” Torah means “teaching,” “instruction,” and “direction,” and may be used also for the teachings of the prophets (see Jer. 18:18; 26:4, 5; see on Deut. 31:9; Prov. 3:1).

Therein. The use of the feminine in the Hebrew makes it clear that the reference is to “law” rather than to “voice” (see Deut. 28:15).

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