Jer 2:9 | TNotes | STEP | 2:9 Therefore often indicates that the Lord was about to issue a decree (e.g., 5:14 ; 6:21 ). • The Hebrew word translated bring my case can mean “strive” or “contend.” In addition, it might indicate combat, as in a fight or a battle, a verbal quarrel, or a legal argument in court. Because the leaders of the nation (2:8 ) failed to direct the people to him, the Lord was going to present his case against them. He was setting up a court in which he would be the plaintiff and the all-powerful Judge (Ezek 20:35 , 36 ; Mic 6:2 ). Jeremiah was a messenger, prosecutor, and advocate for the plaintiff.

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‏ Jeremiah 2:9

2:9 ^a Therefore often indicates that the Lord was about to issue a decree (e.g., 5:14 ^b; 6:21 ^c).

• The Hebrew word translated bring my case can mean “strive” or “contend.” In addition, it might indicate combat, as in a fight or a battle, a verbal quarrel, or a legal argument in court. Because the leaders of the nation (2:8 ^d) failed to direct the people to him, the Lord was going to present his case against them. He was setting up a court in which he would be the plaintiff and the all-powerful Judge (Ezek 20:35 ^e, 36 ^f; Mic 6:2 ^g). Jeremiah was a messenger, prosecutor, and advocate for the plaintiff.