Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
Give honor to the LORD your God before he brings darkness, and before you stumble on the dark mountains. While you're looking for light, he will turn it into deep shadow and make it complete darkness.
The writer is urgently warning people to honor God now before judgment comes and brings spiritual darkness and confusion into their lives.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, warning the people of impending judgment from God due to their idolatry and unfaithfulness. In this verse, he urges the people to give glory to God before darkness, symbolizing judgment and exile, overtakes them. This message was delivered amidst political turmoil as Babylon threatened invasion.
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