Jeremiah 5:27

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As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and grew rich.

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Jerusalem was the capital of Judah, where God had placed his temple and covenant worship. In this oracle against Judah’s corruption, the city represents the people’s privileged yet guilty setting, as the wicked within it had become rich and powerful through deceit and oppression.

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Jeremiah 5:27 mentions Jerusalem.

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