“‘Both prophet
As well as priest
Are ungodly.
Even in my house
I have found
Their wickedness.’
Says Yahweh.
‘Therefore their way
Shall be to them
Like slippery paths
In the darkness.
They shall be driven
Into them.
They shall fall.
I will bring disaster
Upon them
In the year of their punishment.’
Says Yahweh.”
Yahweh, via Jeremiah, condemns both the priests and prophets. They have brought their wickedness into the Lord’s house. Thus they will be driven into dark slippery paths where they will fall. At the time of the great punishment, disaster will come upon them. Yahweh was clearly opposed to these false prophets and evil priests.
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