Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Then the LORD said to me, 'Even if Moses and Samuel were standing here pleading with me for this people, I still wouldn't change my heart toward them. Send them away from me and let them leave.'
God is telling Jeremiah that His judgment on the rebellious people of Judah is final - even the greatest intercessors in Israel's history couldn't change His mind at this point.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, Judah was facing God's judgment due to their persistent idolatry, social injustice, and rebellion against His covenant, leading to the threat of Babylonian exile. God is using the example of great intercessors like Moses and Samuel, figures known for their effective prayers on behalf of Israel, to emphasize that no one could persuade Him to relent from punishing the people. This highlights the depth of Judah's unrepentance and the seriousness of divine consequences in the biblical narrative.
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