Jeremiah 5:30

30 "Something horrible and shocking has happened in the land.

Jeremiah 5:30 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 5:30

A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land.
] What may justly raise admiration in some, and horror in others, or both in all: it is so amazing that it can hardly be conceived of, and so shameful and filthy as not to be expressed; what it is follows:

Jeremiah 5:30 In-Context

28 They have grown fat and heavy. There is no limit to the evil things they do. In court they do not state the case of children whose fathers have died. They do not stand up for poor people.

29 Shouldn't I punish them for that?" announces the Lord. "Shouldn't I pay back the nation that does those things?

30 "Something horrible and shocking has happened in the land.

31 The prophets prophesy lies. The priests rule by their own authority. And my people love it that way. But what will they do in the end?"