We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!
We hoped for peace, but nothing good happened. We waited for a time of healing, but instead trouble came!
The writer is expressing deep disappointment that their hopes for peace and healing were met with continued trouble instead.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th-6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was speaking to the people of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, as they faced imminent judgment from God due to their widespread idolatry and disobedience to His laws. The nation had hoped for peace and restoration, but their unfaithfulness led to invasion by the Babylonians, symbolizing the trouble that came instead of healing. This verse reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's warnings through Jeremiah about the consequences of turning away from covenant faithfulness.
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