Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will do judgment upon her graven images: and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
So here's what's coming, says the Lord: I'm going to deal with all those fake gods and idols. And when I do, the whole land is going to be filled with people crying out in pain.
God's coming for the fake gods, and it's going to hurt when he does.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the time when Babylon was a dominant empire that had conquered and exiled the Jewish people, leading to widespread suffering and destruction. In this verse, God is declaring judgment on Babylon for its idolatry and the violence it committed against others, promising that their graven images would be destroyed and their land filled with the groans of the wounded as a consequence of divine retribution. This prophecy was part of a broader message of hope, assuring Israel that God would ultimately restore justice and overthrow their oppressors.
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