Jeremiah 11:9

And the LORD said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

And the LORD {H3068} said {H559} unto me, A conspiracy {H7195} is found {H4672} among the men {H376} of Judah {H3063}, and among the inhabitants {H3427} of Jerusalem {H3389}.

Then ADONAI said to me, "The men of Y'hudah and the people living in Yerushalayim have formed a conspiracy.

And the LORD told me, “There is a conspiracy among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem.

And Jehovah said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 11:9 reveals a critical moment in the prophet Jeremiah's ministry, as God uncovers the deep-seated spiritual rebellion within the Southern Kingdom of Judah and its capital, Jerusalem. This verse serves as a divine indictment, highlighting the pervasive unfaithfulness of the people despite their covenant relationship with the LORD.

Context

This verse is part of a larger section (Jeremiah 11:1-17) where God reminds Judah of the covenant He made with their ancestors at Mount Sinai, a covenant that promised blessing for obedience and curses for disobedience. King Josiah had initiated significant religious reforms (2 Kings 23) based on the rediscovery of the Book of the Law, but his efforts had not fundamentally changed the hearts of the people. Jeremiah's message here is a stark declaration that, beneath the surface of outward religious observance, a profound spiritual "conspiracy" existed. This conspiracy was not merely a political plot but a collective, defiant turning away from God's laws and towards idolatry, mirroring the disobedience of their forefathers.

Key Themes

  • Covenant Betrayal: The core issue is Judah's violation of the covenant stipulations. They had agreed to be God's people, but their actions proved otherwise.
  • Pervasive Idolatry: The "conspiracy" was primarily manifested in their persistent worship of other gods, despite clear prohibitions. This spiritual adultery was a direct affront to the LORD's exclusive claim on His people. For more on Judah's idolatry, see Jeremiah 11:13.
  • Divine Omniscience: The LORD declares, "A conspiracy is found among them." This emphasizes that God sees and knows the hidden intentions and collective rebellion of His people, even when it is not outwardly obvious to all.
  • Impending Judgment: This revelation of widespread unfaithfulness sets the stage for the severe judgments God would soon bring upon Judah, culminating in the Babylonian exile.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "conspiracy" is qesher (קֶשֶׁר), which signifies a binding together, a league, or a plot. While it can refer to political intrigue (as in 2 Kings 15:30), here it extends to a spiritual rebellion—a collective agreement to abandon God's covenant and embrace false worship. The term suggests a deliberate, unified turning away from the LORD, not merely individual acts of sin.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 11:9 serves as a powerful reminder that God looks beyond outward appearances and religious rituals into the heart. For believers today, this verse underscores the importance of:

  1. Genuine Faithfulness: True devotion to God involves a sincere commitment to His Word and His ways, not just outward conformity.
  2. Avoiding Spiritual Compromise: We must guard against subtle forms of idolatry or compromise that can lead to a collective turning away from biblical truth.
  3. Acknowledging God's Knowledge: There are no secrets from God. He knows our thoughts, intentions, and the true state of our hearts, encouraging us to live with integrity and transparency. Psalm 139:2 beautifully articulates this truth.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Hosea 6:9

    And as troops of robbers wait for a man, [so] the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness.

  • Micah 3:11

    The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the LORD, and say, [Is] not the LORD among us? none evil can come upon us.

  • Ezekiel 22:25

    [There is] a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.

  • Ezekiel 22:31

    Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.

  • Jeremiah 8:10

    Therefore will I give their wives unto others, [and] their fields to them that shall inherit [them]: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

  • Zephaniah 3:1

    ¶ Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!

  • Zephaniah 3:4

    Her prophets [are] light [and] treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

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