Topical Bible: Conspiracy: Jeremiah

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In the context of the Bible, the term "conspiracy" often refers to secret plans or plots devised by individuals or groups to achieve a particular end, typically one that is unlawful or harmful. The prophet Jeremiah, a major figure in the Old Testament, encountered such conspiracies during his ministry in Judah. His experiences with conspiracies are documented in the Book of Jeremiah, where he faced opposition not only from the people but also from the leaders of Judah.

Jeremiah 11:9-10
In Jeremiah 11:9-10, the Lord reveals to Jeremiah the existence of a conspiracy among the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. The passage states: "And the LORD said to me, 'A conspiracy exists among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem. They have returned to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to listen to My words and have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers.'" This conspiracy is characterized by a collective turning away from the covenant with God, as the people engage in idolatry and disobedience.

Jeremiah 18:18
Jeremiah also faced personal conspiracies against him. In Jeremiah 18:18, the people plot against him, saying, "Come, let us devise a plan against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words." This conspiracy is an attempt to silence Jeremiah and undermine his prophetic ministry, reflecting the hostility he faced from those who rejected his message.

Jeremiah 38:4-6
Another significant conspiracy against Jeremiah is found in Jeremiah 38:4-6, where officials conspire to have him put to death. They accuse him of weakening the resolve of the soldiers and the people by speaking words they perceive as discouraging. The officials petition King Zedekiah, saying, "This man ought to die, for he is weakening the hands of the soldiers who remain in this city and the hands of all the people by speaking such words to them. For this man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but their ruin." As a result, Jeremiah is cast into a cistern, where he sinks into the mud, highlighting the severe opposition he faced.

Jeremiah 12:6
Jeremiah's experiences with conspiracy were not limited to external threats; he also faced betrayal from those close to him. In Jeremiah 12:6, God warns him, "For even your brothers and the house of your father—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud after you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you." This passage underscores the depth of the conspiracies against Jeremiah, as even his own family turned against him.

Throughout the Book of Jeremiah, the theme of conspiracy serves to illustrate the broader spiritual rebellion of Judah against God. Jeremiah's experiences highlight the challenges faced by those who stand for truth in the midst of widespread corruption and opposition. His unwavering commitment to his prophetic mission, despite the conspiracies against him, serves as a testament to his faithfulness and the enduring power of God's word.

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Jeremiah 18:18
Then said they, Come and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.
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Jeremiah and Deuteronomy. (Chs. vii, viii. 8, xi. )
... Therefore we may believe that, as recorded, Jeremiah heard in the heart of ... to the
Prophet concerning this Covenant there is mention of a conspiracy against his ...
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Jeremiah
... Jeremiah is divinely impelled to undertake an itinerant mission throughout Judah
in support of ... A cruel conspiracy formed against him by his own townsmen raises ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/jeremiah.htm

Index of Names and Subjects.
... Jeremiah, personality, 4; biography, 26; as poet, 31; as prose writer, 40 ... and to
sacrifices, 143; difficulties as to "the Covenant," 144; conspiracy against, 146 ...
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From Megiddo to Carchemish, 608-605.
... never bring upon her the doom which Jeremiah threatened in His Name. Not He! was
their answer to him. These two classes were in conspiracy, deluding themselves ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/1 from megiddo to carchemish.htm

Protest and Agony. (I, iv. 10, 19, vi. 11, xi. 18-xii. 6, xv. 10 ...
... When Pashhur put him in the stocks Jeremiah called him Magor Missabib, Terror-all ...
The following refers to the conspiracy of his fellow-villagers against him. ...
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The Kingdom of Judah.
... Reigned 2 years and was slain by a conspiracy of his servants ... doubt Isaiah and Micah
did part of their service during the former period and Jeremiah performed a ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xiv the kingdom of.htm

Of Councils and their Authority.
... There was also a Church in the time of Jeremiah. ... Then, on the other hand, Ezekiel
inveighs against them in no milder terms. "There is a conspiracy of her ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 9 of councils and.htm

The Heath in the Desert and the Tree by the River
... So, says Jeremiah, the two pictures represent two sets of men; the one, he who ... There
is nothing sadder in this world than the conspiracy into which men seem to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the heath in the desert.htm

Epistle xxxix. To the People, Concerning Five Schismatic ...
... according to your votes, and now according to God's judgment, have deserved to undergo
the sentence of their own conspiracy and malignity. ... [2392] Jeremiah 23:16 ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle xxxix to the people.htm

Appendix. The Apocryphal Books of the Old Testament.
... deficiencies in the canonical Esther"a dream of Mordecai with its interpretation;
an account of the conspiracy of the ... BARUCH AND THE EPISTLE OF JEREMIAH. 17. ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/appendix the apocryphal books of.htm