Guiding Questions: Jeremiah 17

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

Why is there reference to these writing implements in terms of the transgression of Judea?
What is to become of the transgressive sites (Jeremiah 17:2-4)?
A basic theological principle is set forth in Jeremiah 17:5-8 in terms of alternate basic direction. What is it?
Is God all knowing (Jeremiah 17:10)?
To what is Divinity compared in Jeremiah 17:13?
Who is speaking in Jeremiah 17:14?
Is it the prophet who is speaking in Jeremiah 17:17-18 and, if so, why these sentiments?
What message is the prophet to give the political rulers of Judea (Jeremiah 17:19-22)?
Which mitzvah, in particular, would it appear that the king has violated?
And (Jeremiah 17:24 et seq), were this mitzvah to be observed, what are the consequences?
But (Jeremiah 17:27), should there not be a “return” to the observance of this mitzvah, what is the denouement?

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Exploring Judaism

Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Jeremiah, Neviim (Prophets), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Jeremiah 17, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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