Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the LORD our God is the salvation of Israel.
It's completely useless to hope for salvation from the hills and from all the mountains. The truth is that the LORD our God is the only salvation for Israel.
The writer is declaring that looking to false gods and high places for salvation is pointless—only the LORD God can truly save Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry when Israel had turned to worshiping false gods at 'high places'—shrines built on hills and mountains throughout the land. The people were seeking salvation and help from these pagan deities and their rituals instead of trusting in the one true God. Jeremiah was calling them back from this spiritual adultery to return to their covenant relationship with the LORD.
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