Jeremiah 5:12
“They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:”

What does Jeremiah 5:12 mean?
Jeremiah 5:12 (KJV) reads, "They have belied the Lord, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine." In this verse, Jeremiah is lamenting the unfaithfulness of the people of Israel. He is expressing his frustration with their…
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In the prophet Jeremiah’s time, Israel faced a severe moral and spiritual decline, a state that would ultimately lead to divine judgment. Among the grave accusations levied against God’s people, Jeremiah 5:12 stands out starkly, stating, "They have belied the LORD, and said, It…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the words spoken through the prophet Jeremiah: “They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine.” (Jeremiah 5:12 KJV). Lord, I stand in awe of…
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