Jer 6:13-14 | TNotes | STEP | 6:13 The people were so ruled by greed that they sought gain even by violent methods (cp. Prov 1:11-19 ; see also Isa 56:11 ; Mic 3:5 , 11 ). The religious leaders were frauds ; they did not function as their titles indicated they should.

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bProv 1:11-19►

cIsa 56:11►

dMic 3:5►

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f6:14►

g23:17►

hEzek 13:10►

‏ Jeremiah 6:13-14

6:13 ^a The people were so ruled by greed that they sought gain even by violent methods (cp. Prov 1:11-19 ^b; see also Isa 56:11 ^c; Mic 3:5 ^d, 11 ^e). The religious leaders were frauds; they did not function as their titles indicated they should.
6:14 ^f The sinful condition of God’s people was the mortal wound that warranted God’s judgment. Instead of calling for repentance, the religious leaders gave the people unfounded assurances of peace (23:17 ^g; Ezek 13:10 ^h).