World English Bible
Jeremiah 2:31
“Generation, consider the word of Yahweh. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? Or a land of thick darkness? Why do my people say, 'We have broken loose. We will come to you no more?”
Verse in context — Jeremiah 2
29
Why will you contend with me? You all have transgressed against me," says Yahweh.
30
I have struck your children in vain. They received no correction. Your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
31
Generation, consider the word of Yahweh. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? Or a land of thick darkness? Why do my people say, 'We have broken loose. We will come to you no more?
32
Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.
33
How well you prepare your way to seek love! Therefore you have taught even the wicked women your ways.
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Warnings of Jerusalem’s fall and promises of a new covenant.
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