Jer. 13:1 This is the first of several symbolic acts Jeremiah performs to reveal God’s will.
Jer. 13:2–7 God orders Jeremiah to place underclothing in a rocky place. Of course, it gets ruined by the weather.
Jer. 13:8–11 The Judeans’ prideful, idolatrous ways cling to them like an undergarment. Like Jeremiah’s garment, this pride will be ruined.
Jer. 13:15–17 be not proud. Jeremiah urges Judah to repent. darkness. A common ancient Near Eastern symbol of judgment. my eyes will weep. Once again, Jeremiah expresses grief (compare 4:19–21; 9:1).
Jer. 13:19 Negeb. Lands south of Jerusalem. shut up. They are awaiting or experiencing the Babylonian siege. If these cities are threatened, Jerusalem has already fallen.
Jer. 13:20–22 flock. Judah’s people. friends. Babylon was once Judah’s ally (Isa. 39:1–8).
Jer. 13:26–27 skirts . . . shame. Judah’s spiritual adultery will be exposed (Lam. 1:9). lewd whorings. See Ezek. 16:1–58; 23:1–48. Woe. Coming judgment (Isa. 5:8–23).
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