Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return?
You should also tell them this message from the LORD: 'When people fall down, don't they get back up? When someone turns away, don't they usually turn back?'
God is asking why His people won't return to Him after falling away, since it's natural for people to get back up when they fall or turn back when they've gone the wrong way.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying to the people of Judah before the Babylonian exile, around 627-586 BC. The nation had repeatedly turned away from God through idolatry and injustice, despite God's persistent calls for them to repent. This verse comes in a section where God is expressing bewilderment at His people's stubborn refusal to return to Him.
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