Jeremiah 2:32 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.

Can a maid forget - Oriental females greatly pride themselves on their ornaments (cf. Isaiah 61:10, "As a bride adorneth herself with her jewels").

Attire - girdles for the breasts. Forgotten me - (Jeremiah 13:25; Hosea 8:14, "Israel hath forgotten his Maker").

Jeremiah 2:32

32 Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.