Jeremiah 2:20
“For long ago you broke your yoke
What it says
The LORD says Judah long ago broke her yoke and said she would not serve, then sprawled like a prostitute on every high hill and under every green tree.
What it is doing
This verse portrays rebellion as long-practiced unfaithfulness.
In context
14Is Israel a slave? 15The young lions have roared at him; 16The men of Memphis and Tahpanhes 17Have you not brought this on yourself 18Now what will you gain on your way to Egypt 19Your own evil will discipline you; 20“For long ago you broke your yoke 21I had planted you like a choice vine 22Although you wash with lye