They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour’s wife.
They were like well-fed stallions in the morning: each one lustfully pursued his neighbor's wife.
The writer is describing how the people of Judah had become like wild animals driven by uncontrolled sexual desires, unfaithful to their marriages and to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 6th century BC, the nation of Judah was facing divine judgment due to widespread sin, including idolatry and moral decay that had infiltrated society. Jeremiah used powerful metaphors to condemn the people's unfaithfulness, drawing from everyday images like horses to illustrate their unrestrained lust and violation of God's laws. This verse specifically highlights the sexual immorality among the men of Judah, portraying it as a symptom of their broader rebellion against covenant faithfulness.
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