Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.
The blood of innocent poor people is found on the edges of your clothing. I didn't have to search in hidden places to find this evidence, it's visible on all of these things.
God is telling His people that their guilt for harming innocent people is so obvious that He doesn't need to investigate, the evidence is right there for everyone to see.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during a time of spiritual decline and moral corruption under kings like Josiah and his successors in the 7th-6th century BC. In this verse, God accuses Judah of having the blood of innocent people on their hands, likely referring to the poor and vulnerable who were oppressed or killed due to injustice and idolatry. This wasn't hidden; their sins were evident and widespread, symbolizing God's awareness and impending judgment.
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