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The priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’
    Those who handle the law did not know me;
the rulers[a] transgressed against me;
    the prophets prophesied by Ba′al,
    and went after things that do not profit.

“Therefore I still contend with you,
                says the Lord,
    and with your children’s children I will contend.
10 For cross to the coasts of Cyprus and see,
    or send to Kedar and examine with care;
    see if there has been such a thing.

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  1. Jeremiah 2:8 Heb shepherds

The priests did not ask,
    ‘Where is the Lord?’
Those who deal with the law did not know me;(A)
    the leaders(B) rebelled against me.
The prophets prophesied by Baal,(C)
    following worthless idols.(D)

“Therefore I bring charges(E) against you again,”
declares the Lord.
    “And I will bring charges against your children’s children.
10 Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus(F) and look,
    send to Kedar[a](G) and observe closely;
    see if there has ever been anything like this:

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  1. Jeremiah 2:10 In the Syro-Arabian desert