And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
And now, because you have done all these evil things, says the LORD, and I spoke to you again and again from early morning, but you wouldn't listen; I called out to you, but you didn't answer;
God is expressing His disappointment that despite His persistent attempts to reach His people, they have ignored His voice and continued in their wrongdoing.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 7th century BC, the people were deeply involved in idolatry and social injustices, ignoring God's laws despite His ongoing warnings through the prophets. Jeremiah was speaking on God's behalf in the temple area, calling for genuine repentance to avoid impending judgment from the Babylonians, as the nation faced moral and spiritual decline. This verse reflects God's persistent efforts to reach His people, emphasizing their repeated refusal to listen.
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