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Jeremiah 05 Translation Questions
Q? At what point will God forgive Jerusalem?
A. God will forgive Jerusalem if the prophet can find anyone who is acting justly. [5:1]
Q? Even though God has completely defeated the people, what do they still do?
A. They still refuse to receive discipline. [5:3]
Q? Why does the prophet say that these are only poor, foolish people?
A. They do not know Yahweh's ways. [5:4]
Q? Do the important people know Yahweh's ways?
A. No, they have rebelled against him. [5:5]
Q? What did Jeremiah say about the people's transgressions and acts of faithlessness?
A. Jeremiah said their transgressions were increasing and their acts of faithlessness were unlimited. [5:6]
Q? What have the people said about God?
A. They have said that he is not real. [5:12]
Q? What is Yahweh about to do to the house of Israel?
A. He is about to bring a nation against them from far away. [5:15]
Q? What will the enemies do to the Israelites?
A. The enemies will kill the Israelites' children and eat their food. [5:17]
Q? Why will God harm Israel and Judah?
A. He will harm them because they abandoned Yahweh and worshiped foreign gods. [5:19]
Q? What do the eyes and ears of idols do?
A. They do nothing. [5:21]
Q? What does Yahweh want to do for those who fear him?
A. He wants to bring the rains at the right time so the harvest can be good. [5:23]
Q? Are the wicked among Yahweh's people rich or poor?
A. They are rich. [5:27-28]
Q? How will Yahweh treat the wicked?
A. He will punish them. [5:29]
Q? How do the people feel about what the prophets and priests do?
A. They love it that way. [5:31]