Jer 15:1 | MHM | STEP | Sentence against Judah Confirmed; Destruction of Judah. This section shows the seriousness of God’s anger against Judah. Even though Jeremiah and some others prayed for the people, God says that the judgment is final and cannot be changed. The sin of the people is very great, both because of what their ancestors did and because they continue to turn away from God. The coming punishment will be total, and no one will be able to help or even pity them. v. 1 : God tells Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel stood before Him to pray for the people, He would not change His decision. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people . This means that not even the prayers of the most faithful leaders from Israel’s history could save Judah now. God alone is the Mediator in heaven; even the greatest saints cannot intercede for people who refuse to listen.

‏ Jeremiah 15:1

Sentence against Judah Confirmed; Destruction of Judah.

This section shows the seriousness of God’s anger against Judah. Even though Jeremiah and some others prayed for the people, God says that the judgment is final and cannot be changed. The sin of the people is very great, both because of what their ancestors did and because they continue to turn away from God. The coming punishment will be total, and no one will be able to help or even pity them.

v. 1: God tells Jeremiah that even if Moses and Samuel stood before Him to pray for the people, He would not change His decision. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people. This means that not even the prayers of the most faithful leaders from Israel’s history could save Judah now. God alone is the Mediator in heaven; even the greatest saints cannot intercede for people who refuse to listen.