Thus have they loved to wander - And the measure of your iniquity being now full, ye must be punished.
The answer is addressed to the people. Jeremiah had prayed as their representative, but he must not intercede: for to the same degree that God was determined to punish them, to the same degree (thus) they love to continue their offence.” Compare Jeremiah 15:6 note.
Therefore the Lord - Translate:
“And Yahweh hath no pleasure in them:
Now will He remember their iniquity and visit their sins.”
Interference in their behalf is out of the question.
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