Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
Therefore, this is what the LORD Almighty says about the prophets: 'Look, I will make them eat bitter herbs and drink poisoned water, because the prophets of Jerusalem have spread godlessness throughout the entire land.'
God is declaring severe judgment against false prophets in Jerusalem because they have corrupted the people and spread ungodliness throughout the nation.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years before Jerusalem's destruction by Babylon (around 605-586 BC). False prophets were telling people what they wanted to hear rather than God's true message, leading the nation away from God. Jeremiah was confronting these religious leaders who were giving false hope and encouragement to sin rather than calling for repentance.
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