For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
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Gill's Exposition
For among my people are found wicked men,.... Not a few only, but in general they appeared to be so, upon an inquiry into their character and conduct; for otherwise it would not have been so difficult…
Against the God (1) of Creation Jer 5:22, and (2) of Providence Jer 5:24, They sin, not merely by apostasy, but by a general immorality extending to all classes Jer 5:25-28. It is in this immorality…
Here, I. The prophet shows them what mischief their sins had done them: They have turned away these things (Jer 5:25), the former and the latter rain, which they used to have in due season (Jer 5:24),…
Cambridge Bible
are found wicked men men of such great wickedness as to infect all.
set a trap lit. a destroyer. For an illustration of a bird-trap see on Amo 3:5 (C.B.). These men stealthily attack the poor and…
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