What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest.
What is my beloved doing in my house, since she has acted unfaithfully with many others, and the holy sacrifices no longer help you? When you do evil things, you actually celebrate and rejoice.
God is expressing heartbreak that His beloved people Israel continue to worship in His temple even though they've been unfaithful to Him and celebrate their wrongdoing.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when the people of Judah were mixing worship of God with pagan practices and idol worship. Despite their spiritual unfaithfulness, they continued offering sacrifices at the temple, thinking these rituals would protect them from consequences.
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