Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.
Should evil be repaid for good? They have dug a trap to destroy me. Remember that I stood before you to speak good things for them and to turn your anger away from them.
Jeremiah is hurt and confused that the people he tried to help are now plotting against him, asking God if this is fair.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Jeremiah 18:20, the prophet Jeremiah was serving in Judah during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation was plagued by idolatry, corruption, and impending Babylonian invasion due to their unfaithfulness to God. Jeremiah had been faithfully interceding for the people and warning them of judgment, but he faced betrayal and plots from those he tried to help. This verse reflects his heartfelt plea to God, highlighting the injustice of being repaid with evil for his good deeds.
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