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Jeremiah 10:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There is no one like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is powerful and mighty.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is declaring that God is absolutely unique and incomparably great, with a name that carries tremendous power.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation faced threats from the Babylonian Empire due to widespread idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. In this chapter, he warns against worshiping man-made idols and contrasts them with the true majesty of the Lord, emphasizing God's supreme power in a culture influenced by pagan practices. This verse serves as a bold declaration of God's unparalleled greatness amidst calls for spiritual reform.

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