For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices:
When I brought your ancestors out of Egypt, I didn't speak to them or give them commands about burnt offerings or sacrifices.
God is saying that when He rescued Israel from Egypt, His primary focus wasn't on religious rituals and sacrifices.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying to the people of Judah who had become obsessed with temple rituals while ignoring God's call for justice and obedience. The Israelites believed that performing sacrifices would automatically keep them in God's favor, regardless of how they lived. God is reminding them that when He first delivered their ancestors from slavery in Egypt, His initial emphasis was on relationship and obedience, not ceremonial worship.
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