The Destruction of Jerusalem

15 But the Lord, the God of their ancestors sent word against them by the hand of his messengers, sending them time and time again,(A) for he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place. 16 But they kept ridiculing God’s messengers,(B) despising his words,(C) and scoffing at his prophets, until the Lord’s wrath was so stirred up against his people that there was no remedy.(D)

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The Fall of Jerusalem(A)(B)

15 The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers(C) again and again,(D) because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place. 16 But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed(E) at his prophets until the wrath(F) of the Lord was aroused against his people and there was no remedy.(G)

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The Lord sent all his servants the prophets to you time and time again,[a] but you have not obeyed or even paid attention.[b](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 25:4 Lit to you, rising early and sending
  2. 25:4 Lit even inclined your ear to hear

And though the Lord has sent all his servants the prophets(A) to you again and again, you have not listened or paid any attention.(B)

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