Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities?
Listen to the desperate cries of my people from a distant land: 'Isn't the LORD still in Zion? Isn't her King still there?' Why have they made me angry with their carved idols and worthless foreign gods?
God hears His people crying out in exile, wondering where He is, while He questions why they turned to false gods that led to their suffering.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah during the 6th century BC, a time when the nation faced imminent invasion by the Babylonians due to their persistent disobedience and idolatry. In this verse, he captures the anguished cries of the people as they suffer from distant enemies, questioning why they have abandoned God, who remains in Zion, by turning to false gods and meaningless pursuits. The passage reflects the broader biblical theme of divine judgment on covenant unfaithfulness.
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