Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.
So get yourself ready for action, stand up, and tell them everything I command you to say. Don't be afraid of their angry looks or intimidated by them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them.
God is telling Jeremiah to prepare himself, be brave, and deliver God's complete message without being intimidated by people's reactions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's initial call to Jeremiah to be a prophet around 627 BC, during a time when Judah was facing political turmoil and spiritual decline. Jeremiah would need to deliver harsh messages of judgment to kings, priests, and people who wouldn't want to hear them. God is preparing the young prophet for the difficult opposition he will face throughout his 40-year ministry.
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