Then the LORD said unto me, Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear ye the words of this covenant, and do them.
Then the LORD said to me, 'Go announce all these words in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Listen to the words of this agreement, and obey them.'
God is commanding Jeremiah to publicly proclaim His covenant requirements to all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, calling them to listen and obey.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jeremiah's ministry around 627-586 BC, when the kingdom of Judah was in spiritual decline and political turmoil. The covenant likely refers to God's original agreement with Israel at Mount Sinai, which the people had been ignoring. Jeremiah was tasked with calling the nation back to faithfulness before their eventual exile to Babylon.
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