Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, 'Look, I have put my words in your mouth.'
God is telling Jeremiah that He will give him the exact words to speak as His prophet.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a young prophet from Anathoth, called by God during the late 7th century BC amid the political turmoil of Judah under King Josiah and the rising threat of Babylonian invasion. In this verse, God symbolically touches Jeremiah's mouth to signify the direct imparting of divine words and authority, equipping him for his role as a prophet to warn and guide the nation. This event highlights God's personal involvement in commissioning His messengers during a time of impending judgment and exile.
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