Jeremiah 8:14
The Scripture
(14) Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the defenced cities, and let us be silent there: for the LORD our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah describes the people's continued idolatry and moral corruption, showing that their hearts are hardened and they ignore God's warnings. He warns that their rebellion will bring swift judgment and that their covenant with God will be broken, leading to destruction.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Kings 7:3II Kings 7:4Jeremiah 4:5Jeremiah 4:6Jeremiah 35:11II Samuel 20:6Leviticus 10:3Psalms 39:2Lamentations 3:27Lamentations 3:28Amos 6:10Habakkuk 2:20
Related verses (shared words)
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