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Jeremiah 5:30

28 They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.

29 Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land.

31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land.
KJV
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
WEB
“An astonishing and horrible thing has happened in the land.
ASV
A wonderful and horrible thing is come to pass in the land:
DARBY
An appalling and horrible thing is committed in the land:
BLB
An appalling and horrible [thing] has happened in the land:
ÅB
Forferdelige og gruelige ting skjer i landet;
OTB
“En sjokkerende og fryktelig ting har skjedd i landet:
B1930
Forferdelige og gruelige ting skjer i landet;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 23:14

    And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.”

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  • Hosea 6:10

    In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled.

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  • Isaiah 1:2

    Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.

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  • Jeremiah 2:12

    Be stunned by this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly appalled,” declares the LORD.

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