Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.
This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem, 'Won't you learn your lesson and listen to what I'm saying?' declares the LORD.
God is asking His people why they refuse to learn from examples and listen to His voice when He speaks to them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a period of divine judgment in the 7th-6th century BC, as they faced consequences for their ongoing idolatry and rebellion against God's laws. Chapter 35 uses the example of the Rechabites, a faithful group who strictly followed their ancestor's commands, to highlight the unfaithfulness of the Israelites. God instructs Jeremiah to confront Judah and Jerusalem, urging them to learn from this contrast and heed His words as a path to correction.
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