What is the meaning of Jeremiah 2:29? Why do you bring a case against Me? • The Lord speaks as the righteous Judge, astonished that His own people are attempting to litigate against Him—almost as if they are pressing charges for neglect. Yet God’s record is clear. Earlier in the chapter He recounts how He planted Israel “like a choice vine” (Jeremiah 2:21) and led them safely through the wilderness (Jeremiah 2:6–7). • The question exposes misplaced blame. Instead of examining their own conduct, the people shift fault onto God. This mirrors Adam’s deflection in Genesis 3:12 and the later complaints of Israel in Numbers 14:2–3. • By asking “Why?” the Lord invites honest reflection. He is not on trial; His faithfulness is beyond dispute (Lamentations 3:22–23; James 1:17). The issue is Israel’s refusal to acknowledge the obvious: their suffering flows from abandoning the covenant (Deuteronomy 28:15–20). You have all rebelled against Me, declares the LORD • God’s verdict follows instantly: rebellion is universal—“all.” Like Romans 3:23, no one can claim innocence. Even the priests, rulers, and prophets are indicted in the surrounding verses (Jeremiah 2:8). • Rebellion is not merely passive drifting but active resistance. Verse 27 shows them turning to carved images, saying, “You are my father.” This recalls 1 Samuel 15:23, where Samuel equates rebellion with witchcraft—willful, entrenched sin. • The declaration ends debate. Divine authority settles the matter (Isaiah 1:2; Malachi 1:6). God exposes sin so He can call His people back: “Return, faithless Israel” (Jeremiah 3:12). Restoration is available, but only after admitting guilt (1 John 1:9; Proverbs 28:13). summary Jeremiah 2:29 records God’s incredulous question and decisive verdict. Israel’s complaints cannot stand because God has been consistently faithful. The real issue is their collective rebellion—an active, covenant-breaking defiance. By spotlighting misplaced blame and universal sin, the Lord urges His people to stop arguing their innocence, face the truth, and return to Him, the only righteous Judge and Redeemer. |
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