KJV ORIGINAL
Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen to the message that the LORD is speaking to you, people of Israel:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is calling His people to pay attention because He has something important to say to them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse opens a section where God, through the prophet Jeremiah, is addressing the nation of Israel during a time of spiritual crisis around 600 BC. The people had been turning away from God to worship idols and follow the religious practices of surrounding nations. Jeremiah was called to warn them about the consequences of their unfaithfulness and call them back to true worship.
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