They sin against the God:

1. Of Creation (Jeremiah 5:22), and
2. Of Providence (Jeremiah 5:24).

Prophesy falsely. —Literally, with a lie, as in Jeremiah 20:6 and Jeremiah 29:9.

Bear rule by their means.…

Says the LORD: Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; the prophets pro…

The Prophet, not being satisfied with the reproof which we have observed, speaks even more strongly against the wickedness of the people. He then s…

The prophets prophesied falsely
That the people would have peace and prosperity, and not be carried captive into Bab…

Unhumbled hearts are ready to charge God with being unjust in their afflictions. But they can read their sin in their punishment. If people inquire…

Here, the prophet declares the perversity of their doctrine.