Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.
Then the LORD said to me, 'Do not pray for this people's well-being.'
God is telling Jeremiah not to pray for the people's good because of their persistent rebellion and rejection of Him.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, the nation of Judah was facing God's judgment due to their widespread idolatry, corruption, and persistent refusal to repent, as they had turned away from their covenant with Him. In this verse, God specifically instructs Jeremiah not to intercede or pray for the people's good, signaling that their sins had reached a critical point where divine mercy through prayer would no longer delay the inevitable consequences. This reflects the historical backdrop of Babylonian invasions and the looming exile of Judah in the 7th-6th centuries BC.
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