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Jeremiah 2:20 · KJV

"For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot."

King James Version

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Passage Context

18And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?
19Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
20For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.
21Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?
22For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much sope, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord GOD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to God's guidance in your life?

2

What does freedom mean to you?

3

When have you chosen to go your own way despite knowing better?

Life Application

freedom

Consider areas in your life where you need to embrace true freedom in Christ.

obedience

Reflect on ways to align your actions more closely with God's will.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

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

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

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