I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.
I didn't sit with those who were mocking and laughing; I didn't join in their celebrations. Instead, I sat alone because of your power working in me, for you have filled me with anger about what's happening.
The prophet is saying he felt isolated from others because God's message of judgment filled him with righteous anger, keeping him from joining in with people who were making light of serious matters.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation was facing God's judgment for their idolatry and moral decay. In Jeremiah 15:17, the prophet expresses his decision to isolate himself from the mockers and revelers who were ignoring God's warnings, choosing instead to sit alone because God had empowered him with a sense of divine indignation. This reflects the broader narrative of Jeremiah's ministry, where he was often rejected and persecuted for delivering God's messages of repentance.
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