Jeremiah 15:5

Jeremiah 15:5 Meaning and Explanation

For who shall have pity upon thee, O Jerusalem? or who shall bemoan thee? or who shall go aside to ask how thou doest?

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No one will pity or care for Jerusalem in its distress.

The Context of Jeremiah 15:5

The profound loneliness of Jerusalem's judgment.

What Does Jeremiah 15:5 Mean?

Jeremiah poses three rhetorical questions: who will pity Jerusalem, who will mourn it, who will ask about its welfare? The expected answer to all is 'no one.'

This isolation reflects the relationship broken by the nation's unfaithfulness. Judgment includes the loss of allies' sympathy and support.

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What does Jeremiah 15:5 mean?

No one will pity or care for Jerusalem in its distress.

What is the context of Jeremiah 15:5?

The profound loneliness of Jerusalem's judgment.

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