Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
Therefore, this is what the LORD God of Israel says to the shepherds who are supposed to care for my people: You have scattered my flock and driven them away, and you have not taken care of them. Look, I will punish you for the evil things you have done, says the LORD.
God is angry with the spiritual leaders who have failed to care for His people and warns that He will hold them accountable for their neglect and harmful actions.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah prophesied during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when many of Judah's kings, priests, and prophets were corrupt and leading people away from God. The 'pastors' or 'shepherds' here refers to these spiritual and political leaders who were supposed to guide and protect God's people but instead exploited them. This warning came as the nation was facing exile to Babylon due to widespread unfaithfulness.
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