But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.
But your eyes and your heart are focused only on your greed, on killing innocent people, on oppressing others, and on committing violence.
The writer is condemning someone whose thoughts and attention are completely consumed with greed, violence, and harming innocent people.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is delivering a message from God to the kings of Judah during the late 7th century BC, a period of political instability and moral corruption as the nation faced threats from Babylon. This verse specifically addresses King Shallum (also known as Jehoahaz), condemning his focus on personal greed and unjust actions that harmed the innocent and oppressed the vulnerable. The broader historical context reflects God's judgment on Judah's leaders for their sins, which ultimately led to the Babylonian exile.
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