Tyndale Open Study Notes on Jeremiah 2:9

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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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