For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.
The LORD Almighty, who planted you like a tree, has declared disaster will come upon you because of the evil done by both Israel and Judah. They have brought this trouble on themselves by making me angry through burning incense to the false god Baal.
God is announcing judgment on His people because they turned away from Him to worship false gods, bringing disaster on themselves.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's messages to the people of Judah during a time of spiritual decline, as they had turned to idolatry despite God's covenant with them. The "house of Israel" refers to the northern kingdom that had already fallen to Assyrian conquest, while the "house of Judah" was the southern kingdom still under threat for similar sins, including worshiping Baal through forbidden rituals. This verse emphasizes God's role as the planter and nurturer of Israel, now pronouncing judgment due to their deliberate provocation.
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