One thing I've noticed in Jeremiah so far (just finished chapter 3) is how much the word prostitute and adultery is mentioned when speaking about the people of Israel.
In the Old Testament, God makes his view on adultery very clear (Leviticus, Duetormoy, etc) and it's not (NOT) him being a controlling or strict God. God is very loving. And because he loves, he wants his chosen people. He desires them in the most beautiful way possible.
That's why I find the terminology used in the third chapter of Jeremiah interesting. God is a jealous God- because of how great his love is. It's the kind of love that says, "I want you for myself because you matter to me and I love you greatly". So when the people of Israel worship and defy themselves with other gods, of course that would be equivalent to adultery (because of God's love).
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Adultery in Idolatry
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