Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress.
Pack up your belongings and leave the land, you who live in the fortified city.
God is telling the people of Jerusalem to prepare to leave their homeland because judgment is coming.
📚 Historical Context
In the 7th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering messages to the people of Judah during a period of political instability and widespread idolatry, as the nation faced threats from the rising Babylonian Empire. This verse specifically urges the inhabitants of Jerusalem, often seen as a fortified city or "fortress," to gather their belongings in preparation for exile, reflecting God's judgment on their unfaithfulness. It is part of a larger prophetic warning about the consequences of turning away from God, leading to the Babylonian captivity.
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