KJV ORIGINAL
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD said to me, 'You have seen correctly: I will quickly carry out my word and make it happen.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is confirming to Jeremiah that his vision was accurate and that God will swiftly fulfill His promises.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Jeremiah's first vision where God showed him an almond branch (also called a 'watching' tree in Hebrew). God was calling Jeremiah to be a prophet during one of Israel's most turbulent periods, around 627 BC. The almond tree was significant because it bloomed early, symbolizing God's eagerness to bring His word to pass during the coming judgment and exile of Judah.
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