Jer 11:14 | TNotes | STEP | 11:14 The Lord told Jeremiah not to weep or pray for the people of Jerusalem (see 7:16 ); the Lord had shut his ears to any prayers they might direct to him. Because the people were committed to worshiping Baal, any prayer they offered would be a charade.

‏ Jeremiah 11:14

11:14 ^a The Lord told Jeremiah not to weep or pray for the people of Jerusalem (see 7:16 ^b); the Lord had shut his ears to any prayers they might direct to him. Because the people were committed to worshiping Baal, any prayer they offered would be a charade.