Jeremiah 12:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You have planted them, and yes, they have taken root. They grow and produce fruit. You are close to their lips, but far from their hearts.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jeremiah is saying that God has allowed wicked people to prosper and grow strong, but they only talk about God with their mouths while their hearts are far from Him.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah around 600 BC, during a period of spiritual decline when the nation was engaging in idolatry and moral corruption. He expresses frustration in this chapter about the wicked prospering, as they outwardly professed faith in God but lived hypocritically. This verse specifically highlights Jeremiah's lament that these people appeared to thrive under God's care while their hearts were far from Him.

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