Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
They don't even think to themselves, 'We should respect and honor the LORD our God, who gives us rain at the right times, the early rain and the late rain when we need it. He makes sure we have the harvest weeks that are set aside for us.'
The writer is pointing out that people don't acknowledge God as the one who provides their basic needs like rain and harvest seasons.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 7th century BC, the people of Judah were enjoying God's provisions like seasonal rains and harvests, but they had grown indifferent and failed to honor Him as the source of these blessings. This verse is part of Jeremiah's warnings about their spiritual rebellion, as the nation was sliding into idolatry and injustice, ignoring God's control over nature and their sustenance. It reflects a broader biblical theme of ingratitude leading to divine judgment.
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