Bible Verse Lookup
Jer 6:13-14
Chapter 6
13
All of them, along with their fields and wives, when I stretch out my hand and strike the people of the land —this is the Lord speaking. from the least to the greatest, are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike are deceitful. as nothing, saying: “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. of their detestable deeds. But they have no shame and don’t even know how to blush. Surely, they will fall with those who fall; when I ask them to account, they will stumble —this is the Lord’s declaration.
14
They dismiss the disaster of my people
Commentaries
Announcement of Punishment.
Despite the imminent threat of invasion, no one seems to understand what is happening; the prophet himself feels pessimistic about being heard when even the Word of God is mocked (10). However, even though the moral and religious environment is very bleak, with neither prophets nor priests setting a good example and even ignoring reality (14), the Word must be proclaimed to another often-overlooked audience: the boys and groups of carefree young people in the streets (11). It is essential that the Word of God is proclaimed at all times—whether it is the right season or not—regardless of occasion (cf. 2 Tim 4:2). This Word, which is not ours but God’s, should be proclaimed even if it displeases many, to expose those who are skilled at whitewashing reality and dulling the conscience of the people.