Jeremiah 12:14-17

Jeremiah 12:14-17

[14] Thus saith  the LORD  against all mine evil  neighbours,  that touch  the inheritance  which I have caused my people  Israel  to inherit;  Behold, I will pluck them out  of their land,  and pluck out  the house  of Judah  from among  [15] And it shall come to pass, after  that I have plucked them out  I will return,  and have compassion  on them, and will bring them again,  every man  to his heritage,  and every man  to his land.  [16] And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently  the ways  of my people,  to swear  by my name,  liveth;  as they taught  my people  to swear  by Baal;  then shall they be built  in the midst  of my people.  [17] But if they will not obey,  I will utterly  and destroy  that nation,  saith  the LORD. 

What does Jeremiah 12:14-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This prophecy about Israel"s neighbors anticipates chapters46-51 , which contain oracles against Gentile nations.