Jeremiah 2:3
Douay-Rheims
Israel is holy to the Lord, the first fruits of his increase: all they that devour him offend: evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord.
Francis Patrick Kenrick
As persons unauthorised to eat of holy things, incurred guilt and penalties by eating them, so thorn who maltreated the people of God, lay exposed to Divine vengeance. MTo devour" is a strong figure for extreme oppression. " Offend" here means sin grievously.
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1863 · Jeremias 2:3
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