And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.
The LORD has sent all his servants, the prophets, to you again and again, getting up early to send them out; but you have not listened or paid attention to what they had to say.
God is saying that He repeatedly sent His messengers to warn and guide His people, but they consistently refused to listen.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah spoke these words around 605 BC to the people of Judah who had been ignoring God's warnings for decades. Multiple prophets before Jeremiah had called the nation to turn back to God, but the people continued in their rebellion and idol worship. This verse comes just before Jeremiah announces that Babylon will conquer them because of their persistent disobedience.
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