Jeremias 29:15

15 I have made thee small among the nations, utterly contemptible among men.

Jeremias 29:15 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 29:15

Because ye have said
That is, some of them; for here the Lord, by the prophet, turns from the godly among the captives, whom he had been advising, encouraging, and comforting before, to those who gave heed to the false prophets, who promised them a speedy return to their own land, and which they believed; and therefore rejected and despised the prophecies of Jeremiah, and others: the Lord hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;
and therefore stood in no need of other prophets that were in Judea, or in Jerusalem, nor should hearken to them; but believe those that were raised up among themselves, rather than others at a distance; and though these were false prophets, yet, being such that prophesied to them things that were agreeable, they were willing to believe them, and to consider them, and receive them, as prophets sent of God, when they were not.

Jeremias 29:15 In-Context

13 for by myself I have sworn, saith the Lord, that thou shalt be in the midst of her an impassable , and a reproach, and a curse; and all her cities shall be desert for ever.

14 I have heard a report from the Lord, and he has sent messengers to the nations, Assemble yourselves, and come against her; rise ye up to war.

15 I have made thee small among the nations, utterly contemptible among men.

16 Thine insolence has risen up against thee, the fierceness of thine heart has burst the holes of the rocks, it has seized upon the strength of a lofty hill; for as an eagle he set his nest on high: thence will I bring thee down.

17 And Idumea shall be a desert: every one that passes by shall hiss at it.