Jeremiah 8:10Therefore will I give their wives to others, and their fields to those who shall possess them: for everyone from the least even to the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even to the priest every one deals falsely.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~605 BC. Jeremiah watches Babylonian scouts survey the city. The prophet knows what's coming - foreign soldiers will claim Jewish homes, beds, vineyards. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: heartbroken rage watching his people destroy themselves
The original word
betsa (בֶּצַע) — violent gain, profit ripped from others through greed
Why it matters
Babylonian property redistribution was systematic - they kept detailed records of confiscated Jewish estates
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 8:10
This isn't just punishment - it's ironic justice. They coveted others' property, so others will take theirs
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about God being vindictive, but it's about natural consequences - a greedy society eventually consumes itself.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 8:10
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 8:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 8:10 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Yahweh. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine judgment, loss, greed. Notable phrases: give their wives to others; least even to the greatest. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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