It took me about 20 minutes to read this passage. I wonder what was meant by the phrase “The burden of the LORD”? From Jeremiah’s writing (23:33-39) God took offense at it. The imagery of the fig baskets is very interesting. Both baskets represent people who left the land of promise. Those who left by captivity were to be blessed, but those who left on their own accord were to be cursed. I wonder if this could be the lesson; when God sends punishment our way we need to receive it, then we can receive God’s favor. If we try to punish ourselves, on our own terms, then God’s punishment will continue on, and we will not receive his future favor.
Stuart
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