And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.
And this is what will happen: if they will carefully learn the ways of my people and make promises using my name, saying 'As surely as the LORD lives'—just like they once taught my people to make promises using Baal's name—then they will be established and live among my people.
God is saying that even the nations who led Israel astray can be restored and welcomed into His family if they turn from false gods and learn to honor Him instead.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry before Jerusalem's fall to Babylon (around 600 BC). The surrounding nations, particularly those who had influenced Israel to worship Baal and other false gods, are being offered a chance at redemption. God is showing that His mercy extends even to those who were previously enemies of His people.
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