“The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?”
The false prophets and priests: 'The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do when the end comes?' This verse indicates that false prophecy and corrupt priesthood have become institutionalized and are welcomed by the people ('my people love it this way'). The question 'But what will you do when the end comes?' poses a future judgment: the current comfortable arrangement cannot persist; judgment will expose the falsity. Theologically, this verse concludes chapter 5 with a recognition that institutional corruption and popular acceptance of lies cannot endure; judgment will inevitably follow, and the people's question 'What will you do?' will be answered through catastrophe.
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