Jeremiah 2:14

Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 2:14

BSB
Is Israel a slave? Was he born into slavery? Why then has he become prey?
AKJV
Is Israel a servant? is he a home born slave? why is he spoiled?
CPDV
Is Israel a servant, or one born into slavery? Then why has he become a prey?
ERV
Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he become a prey?
NHEB
Is Israel a servant? Is he a native-born slave? Why has he become a prey?
SMT
Is Israel a servant? if he was born in the house wherefore was he for plunder?

Commentary for Jeremiah 2:14

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Overview of Jeremiah 2:14
Summary
Israel reduced from freedom to servile captivity
Event
Israel enslaved through divine judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 626 BC
Category
Lament