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
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 6th century BC, God was actively warning the people through His messengers amid a period of widespread idolatry and moral decline. These prophets, including Jeremiah himself, were sent to call the nation back to covenant faithfulness, emphasizing repentance before impending judgment from foreign powers like Babylon. This verse reflects God's persistent efforts to reach His people, highlighting their repeated refusal to listen as a key factor leading to exile.
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