“For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to that shameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal.”
The futility of multiple gods: 'So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their disaster.' This verse (similar to 7:16) prohibits Jeremiah from praying for the people; God 'will not listen' to intercession. The phrase 'in the time of their disaster' indicates that the prohibition applies especially when judgment is executing. Theologically, this verse indicates that the moment for intercession has passed.
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