KJV ORIGINAL
Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Is Israel a servant? Is he a slave born in the house? Then why has he been plundered and destroyed?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking why His chosen people Israel are being treated like slaves and having everything taken from them, when they should be free and blessed.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry in the late 7th century BC, when the kingdom of Judah was facing increasing pressure from foreign powers like Babylon. God is speaking through Jeremiah about how His people, who should have the status of beloved children, are instead being conquered and carried away like slaves because of their unfaithfulness to Him.
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