Jeremiah 11:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD gave me knowledge of it, and I understand it: then you showed me what they were doing.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God revealed to him understanding about a situation and showed him the actions of certain people.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during a time when Jeremiah was facing opposition and death threats from people in his hometown of Anathoth, including his own family members. God was revealing to Jeremiah the plots against his life and the true nature of those who appeared friendly but were actually conspiring against him. This marked a turning point where Jeremiah began to understand the depth of hostility he faced for delivering God's messages.

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