Jer 13:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 13:1-14: 13:1-14 The Lord told Jeremiah to act out a parable (see also chs 18 , 19 , 27 ; see thematic note for Prophetic Sign Acts at end of chapter). The parable joined action with words to reinforce and illustrate special aspects of the Lord’s response to Judah’s rebellion. Jeremiah seemed unable to fully grasp the evil consequences of rejecting the Lord’s demand that the people worship him as the one true God. The direct relationship between Jeremiah and the Lord was the framework for this event. Summary for Jer 13:1-2: 13:1-2 God instructed Jeremiah to leave a linen loincloth unwashed to symbolize Judah’s unrighteousness (cp. Isa 64:5 ; Rev 19:8 ). This piece of clothing is comparable to modern-day underwear.

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‏ Jeremiah 13:1-2

Summary for Jer 13:1-14: 13:1-14 ^a The Lord told Jeremiah to act out a parable (see also chs 18 ^b, 19 ^c, 27 ^d; see thematic note for Prophetic Sign Acts at end of chapter). The parable joined action with words to reinforce and illustrate special aspects of the Lord’s response to Judah’s rebellion. Jeremiah seemed unable to fully grasp the evil consequences of rejecting the Lord’s demand that the people worship him as the one true God. The direct relationship between Jeremiah and the Lord was the framework for this event.
Summary for Jer 13:1-2: 13:1-2 ^e God instructed Jeremiah to leave a linen loincloth unwashed to symbolize Judah’s unrighteousness (cp. Isa 64:5 ^f; Rev 19:8 ^g). This piece of clothing is comparable to modern-day underwear.