Jer 2:35 | TNotes | STEP | 2:35 Israel’s sinful condition was evident in the people’s arrogant retort. They claimed that they were innocent, and that God was needlesslyhad needless angry with them. God responded to the people’s denial of guilt by decreeing that he would be severe in his punishment and that he would not tolerate their denial of wrongdoing (Prov 23:13 ; Mal 2:17 ; 3:8 ; 1 Jn 1:8 , 10 ).

bProv 23:13►

cMal 2:17►

e1 Jn 1:8►

‏ Jeremiah 2:35

2:35 ^a Israel’s sinful condition was evident in the people’s arrogant retort. They claimed that they were innocent, and that God was needlesslyhad needless angry with them. God responded to the people’s denial of guilt by decreeing that he would be severe in his punishment and that he would not tolerate their denial of wrongdoing (Prov 23:13 ^b; Mal 2:17 ^c; 3:8 ^d; 1 Jn 1:8 ^e, 10 ^f).