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Jeremiah 12:3 · KJV

"But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
2Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
3But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.
4How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.
5If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you feel when you see injustice around you?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God in difficult times?

3

When have you felt abandoned by those close to you?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God can provide comfort during trials. Reflect on how faith has helped you in moments of despair.

relationships

Consider how you can support someone who feels betrayed or abandoned.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Judah, a central location for Jewish worship and culture, facing threats from Babylon.

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