Therefore all they that devour thee shall be devoured; and all thine adversaries, every one of them, shall go into captivity; and they that spoil thee shall be a spoil, and all that prey upon thee will I give for a prey.
Therefore, all those who destroy you will be destroyed; and all your enemies, every single one of them, will be taken captive; those who rob you will be robbed, and all who attack you I will hand over to be attacked.
God is promising that He will turn the tables on Israel's enemies, those who have hurt His people will experience the same treatment themselves.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, the nation of Judah was facing invasion and exile by the Babylonian empire as a consequence of their persistent disobedience to God's covenant. In Jeremiah 30, part of the "Book of Consolation," God delivers a message of hope and reversal, promising that the oppressors of Israel would face the same judgment they had inflicted. This verse underscores God's role as a protector who ensures justice for His people amid their suffering.
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