O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.
O LORD, even though our sins are evidence against us, please act for the sake of your reputation and character. We have turned away from you many times; we have sinned against you.
The writer is acknowledging their people's many sins while pleading with God to act mercifully for the sake of His own name and reputation.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, around the 600s BC, as the nation faced threats from Babylon due to their persistent disobedience to God. In this verse, Jeremiah is interceding in prayer for the people, confessing their sins and backslidings while appealing to God's mercy based on His own name and reputation. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of Judah's unfaithfulness and the impending exile as a consequence of their idolatry and social injustices.
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