Jeremiah 2:34 Meaning
Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.
Context Explained
32Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.
33Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love? therefore hast thou also taught the wicked ones thy ways.
34Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.
35Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.
36Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 22:2
Ezekiel also addresses the bloodshed and injustice in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 59:3
Isaiah speaks of bloodshed and wrongdoing among the people.
Micah 6:12
Micah condemns the corruption and injustice in Israel.
Source: Jeremiah 2:34