For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
Even your own brothers and your father's family have betrayed you. They have stirred up a crowd against you. Don't trust them, even when they speak kindly to you.
God is warning Jeremiah that even his own family members have turned against him and cannot be trusted, despite their smooth words.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th-6th century BC, a time of widespread idolatry, moral decline, and impending judgment from the Babylonian empire. In this verse, God responds to Jeremiah's complaints about injustice by revealing that even his own family and relatives have turned against him, spreading rumors and opposition despite their flattering words. This highlights the personal betrayal prophets often faced in a society resistant to God's messages of repentance.
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