Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.
You live surrounded by lies and deception; because of all this deceit, they refuse to know me, says the LORD.
God is saying that the people are so surrounded by lies and deception that they won't even try to know Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th-6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was ministering to the people of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, as the nation faced threats from the Babylonian Empire. Jeremiah's messages often highlighted how widespread deceit, dishonesty, and idolatry had corrupted society, leading the people to ignore God's laws and reject a true relationship with Him. This verse is part of a larger oracle where God condemns the deceitful ways that blinded His people from knowing Him, foreshadowing the exile as a consequence of their unfaithfulness.
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