Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.
Your first ancestor sinned, and your religious leaders have rebelled against me.
God is reminding His people that their problems stem from a long history of disobedience, starting with their ancestors and continuing through their spiritual leaders.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's message to Israel during their Babylonian exile (6th century BC). God is explaining why they are experiencing judgment - it's not just recent failures, but a pattern going back to their earliest history. The 'first father' likely refers to Jacob/Israel or possibly Adam, while the 'teachers' refers to priests, prophets, and other religious leaders who were supposed to guide the people faithfully.
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