Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.
This is what the LORD says about all my wicked neighbors who attack the land I gave my people Israel as their inheritance: 'Look, I will uproot them from their own land, and I will also uproot the people of Judah from among them.'
God is promising to remove both Israel's enemies and His own people from their lands because of their wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BC, Judah faced constant threats from surrounding nations like the Babylonians, Moabites, and Ammonites, who were invading and exploiting the land God had promised to Israel as their inheritance. This verse reflects God's response to these "evil neighbors" who were oppressing His people, declaring judgment as part of His broader plan to restore justice and protect His covenant promises. It fits into the larger biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over nations and His commitment to discipline both His people and their enemies.
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