KJV ORIGINAL
The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD spoke to me, saying:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God spoke directly to the prophet Jeremiah, giving him a message to share.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation was facing threats from the Babylonian empire and widespread moral and spiritual decline due to idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. In this verse, God is initiating a direct message to Jeremiah, which serves as an introduction to further prophecies about judgment and the need for repentance among the people. This sets the context for Jeremiah's role as a reluctant messenger warning of impending exile.
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