Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
Therefore, this is what the LORD God of Israel says to the shepherds who are supposed to care for my people: You have scattered my flock and driven them away, and you have not taken care of them. Look, I will punish you for the evil things you have done, says the LORD.
God is angry with the spiritual leaders who have failed to care for His people and warns that He will hold them accountable for their neglect and harmful actions.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's message to the people of Judah during a period of moral and spiritual decline, where corrupt kings and religious leaders, referred to as "pastors," were failing to protect and guide the nation as God's chosen flock. These leaders had scattered the people through poor decisions, neglect, and false prophecies, leading to widespread chaos and vulnerability to foreign invasions. This verse is part of a larger oracle of judgment, warning that God's punishment would come upon these unfaithful shepherds as Judah faced the impending Babylonian exile.
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