For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
There are evil people among my own people who lie in wait like hunters setting traps. They set up their schemes to catch and harm others.
God is pointing out that there are wicked people among His chosen people who deliberately plan to trap and harm others, just like hunters catching prey.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's prophecy during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC. God was warning the people of Judah about the corruption and injustice that had spread throughout their society, even among those who claimed to follow Him. These 'wicked men' were likely wealthy landowners, corrupt officials, or merchants who exploited the poor and vulnerable.
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