Jeremiah 22:17
“But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.”

What does Jeremiah 22:17 mean?
Jeremiah 22:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the prophet Jeremiah is…
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**Reflection on Jeremiah 22:17** "But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it." The Book of Jeremiah, filled with profound lamentations and warnings, stands as a poignant message…
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O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts heavy, reflecting on the profound words found in Jeremiah 22:17: "But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it." Lord, these…
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