JEREMIAH—NOTE ON Jeremiah 8:18 In this exchange between Judah and God, the people claim that God has deserted them, but God notes their ongoing worship of idols. They reply that they are not saved (and readers must assume that this is because they are not faithful). Jeremiah is wounded because of his people’s wounds, or sins (v. Jeremiah 8:11). This prophet cares deeply for his hearers. Their health has not been restored (v. Jeremiah 8:22) because they have consulted the wrong spiritual physicians (vv. Jeremiah 8:11). They prefer false prophets to God’s written and revealed word.

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