The (A)priests did not say, ‘Where is the Lord?’
And those who handle the Law (B)did not know Me;
The [a]rulers also revolted against Me,
And the (C)prophets prophesied by Baal
And walked after (D)things that were of no benefit.

“Therefore I will still (E)contend with you,” declares the Lord,
“And I will contend with your sons’ sons.
10 For (F)cross to the coastlands of [b]Kittim and see,
And send to (G)Kedar and observe closely,
And see if there has been anything like this!

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 2:8 Lit shepherds
  2. Jeremiah 2:10 I.e., Cyprus and other islands

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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Footnotes

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

The priests said not, Where is the Lord? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.

Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord, and with your children's children will I plead.

10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.

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