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Jeremiah 5:30 ยท KJV

"A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;"

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 5:30 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

28They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
29Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
30A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you find shocking about the state of your community?

2

How do you respond to the injustices around you?

3

When have you witnessed something that was both wonderful and horrible?

Life Application

awareness

Stay informed about issues in your community that require attention. Engage in discussions about moral and ethical standards.

advocacy

Stand up for justice and truth in your community, even when it feels uncomfortable.

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