Jeremiah 2:22
Although you wash with lye
What it says
Even if Judah washes with lye and much soap, her guilt still stands marked before the Lord GOD.
What it is doing
This verse closes the section by denying the possibility of superficial cleansing.
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