ESV Reformation Study Bible – Jer 7:2
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Jer 7:2

7:2 gate. Probably this is the gate leading to the inner court of the temple. Jeremiah stands in the central place of Judah’s worship to proclaim its falsehood. The power of this action is heightened by his being himself a priest.

all you men of Judah . . . to worship the Lord. Possibly this prophecy was delivered on one of the great annual feasts (Ex. 23:14–18), when all Israel was required to be present.