Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
Therefore I will give their wives to other men, and their fields to those who will take them over. Everyone from the smallest to the greatest is consumed with greed, from the prophet to the priest, they all act dishonestly.
God is declaring judgment on His people because everyone, including their religious leaders, has become greedy and dishonest.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, during the declining years of the kingdom of Judah, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's warnings to a society steeped in idolatry, corruption, and social injustice, as the nation faced the threat of Babylonian invasion. This verse reflects God's declared judgment on the people's widespread greed and deceit, where even religious leaders like priests and prophets were complicit in falsehood, highlighting the breakdown of moral and spiritual leadership. It was part of a larger prophetic message urging repentance to avoid exile and destruction.
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