Jeremiah condemned the leaders in verses 1 and 2. Then in verse 3 the sun broke through as Jeremiah foresaw our Lord’s return to earth calling for Israel’s return to the land of their blessing. Read the 2 links below.
The word translated "pastors" in the KJV in verses 1 and 2 means leaders or rulers.
Jeremiah 23:1 - 4
Jeremiah 23:5 - 8
The Righteous Branch
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Woe to leaders who scatter My sheep. I’ll regather, but they will lose sleep. Then I’ll raise unto Dave righteous Branch who will save Is-rel’s Seed in the Land, there to keep. Jeremiah 23:1 Jeremiah 23:5 - 6 |
Jeremiah 23: 1 below Jeremiah 23: 2-4 below Jeremiah 23: 5, 6 below ditto Jeremiah 23: 7, 8 below Jeremiah 23:2 - 4 Jeremiah 23:7 - 8 |
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 | "For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God". "But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption". Compare the two links below. Romans 10:3 - 4 1 Corinthians 1:30 - 31 |
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