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
This prophecy was given during the final years of the kingdom of Judah, around 600 BC, when corruption had spread throughout all levels of society. Even the prophets and priests, who were supposed to guide people spiritually, had become motivated by greed rather than faithfulness to God. Jeremiah was warning that foreign invaders would soon conquer the land and take everything the people possessed.
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