Jeremia 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Context
This verse from Jeremia Chapter 13 connects to 10 cross-references. The sign of the ruined loincloth buried at the Euphrates represents Israel's corruption — they have become good for nothing. The sign of wineskins filled with wine depicts coming divine judgment as intoxication. Jerusalem is warned of exile for their …
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Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
Doth a Cushite change his skin? and a leopard his spots? Ye also are able to do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
Is it possible for the skin of the Ethiopian to be changed, or the markings on the leopard? Then it might be possible for you to do good, who have been trained to do evil.
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