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
Jeremiah was speaking to the people of Judah before their exile to Babylon, criticizing their spiritual indifference. In an agricultural society completely dependent on seasonal rains for survival, recognizing God as the provider of rain was fundamental to faith. The 'former rain' (autumn) prepared the soil for planting, while the 'latter rain' (spring) was crucial for crop growth before harvest.
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