KJV ORIGINAL
I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have abandoned my house, I have left my inheritance behind; I have handed over the one my soul deeply loves into the power of her enemies.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is expressing deep grief as He allows His beloved people Israel to be conquered by their enemies because of their unfaithfulness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the time leading up to Babylon's conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC. God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah about His painful decision to allow His chosen people to be defeated and exiled because of their persistent idolatry and rebellion. The 'house' refers to the temple, the 'heritage' to the promised land, and the 'dearly beloved' to the nation of Israel.
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