Jeremiah 14:20

20 We know, [O] Yahweh, our wickedness, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you.

Jeremiah 14:20 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 14:20

We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of
our fathers
This is said by the prophet, in the name of the few faithful that were among this people, who were sensible of their own sins, the sins of their ancestors, and which they ingenuously confess; their fathers had sinned, and they had imitated them, and continued in the same, and therefore might justly expect the displeasure of the Lord, and his controversy with them: for we have sinned against thee;
( Jeremiah 14:7 ) .

Jeremiah 14:20 In-Context

18 If I go out [into] the field, then look, those slain by [the] sword. And if I enter the city, then look, the sickness of [the] famine. For both prophet and priest wander around through the land, {they do not know what is going on}.'"

19 Have you completely rejected Judah? Or has your soul loathed Zion? Why have you struck us so that there is no healing for us? We hope for peace, but there is no good, and for a time of healing, but look, there is terror.

20 We know, [O] Yahweh, our wickedness, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you.

21 You must not spurn [us] for the sake of your name, you must not dishonor {your glorious throne}. Remember [us]! You must not break your covenant with us.

22 Are there [any] among the idols of the nation [who] cause rain to pour? Or can the heavens give showers? [Is] it not you, [O] Yahweh our God? Therefore, we hope in you, for you do all these [things].

Footnotes

• [a]. Or "fathers"