Jeremiah 12:1
“You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?”
— Jeremiah 12:1
About this verse
Jeremiah 12:1 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to Jeremiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the lament genre of biblical literature. Key themes include theodicy, questioning God. Notable phrases: why does way of wicked prosper. This verse is a prayer.
Speaker
Jeremiah
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
lament
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