And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.
Even though they say 'As surely as the LORD lives,' they are making false promises and lying when they swear by God's name.
The writer is pointing out that people claim to believe in God but then break their promises and lie, even when they swear by God's name.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 7th century BC, the nation of Judah was facing moral and spiritual decline amid threats from invading powers like Babylon. The people would publicly declare their allegiance to God by saying "The LORD lives," but they often swore falsely, meaning their oaths were empty and deceptive, reflecting widespread hypocrisy. This verse is part of Jeremiah's broader message warning of God's judgment for such insincerity in worship.
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