Jeremiah 2:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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holiness unto the LORD. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 19:6).

the firstfruits, &c, which were consecrated. Ref to Pentateuch (Exodus 23:19; Deuteronomy 18:4; Deuteronomy 26:10). App-92.

devour. devoured.

offend. be held guilty. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 4:13; Leviticus 4:22; Leviticus 4:27; Leviticus 5:2; Leviticus 5:3; Leviticus 5:4; Leviticus 5:5; Leviticus 5:17; Leviticus 5:19; Leviticus 6:4.Numbers 5:6; Numbers 5:7). App-92.

evil. calamity. Hebrew. ra'a', App-44. See note on Isaiah 45:7.

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Jeremiah 2:3

3 Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.