💧WEB · Jeremiah 23:1

What does Jeremiah 23:1 mean?

"“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says Yahweh."

— Jeremiah 23:1 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

1

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says Yahweh.

2

Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says against the shepherds who feed my people: “You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and have not visited them. Behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings,” says Yahweh.

3

“I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they will be fruitful and multiply.

4

I will set up shepherds over them, who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says Yahweh.

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