Jer 8:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19 : The people cry out, “Is not the Lord in Zion? Is not her king in her?” They are confused about why God is not saving them. But God answers, “Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images?” Their own idolatry has separated them from God (Jeremiah 8:19; Isaiah 59:2 ).

‏ Jeremiah 8:19

v. 19: The people cry out, “Is not the Lord in Zion? Is not her king in her?” They are confused about why God is not saving them. But God answers, “Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images?” Their own idolatry has separated them from God (Jeremiah 8:19; Isaiah 59:2 ^a).