For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;
This is what the LORD says about the sons and daughters who are born in this place, and about their mothers who gave birth to them, and about their fathers who brought them into the world in this land:
God is about to deliver a message specifically about the families - children, mothers, and fathers - living in Judah at this time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces God's prophecy about the coming judgment on Jerusalem and Judah before the Babylonian exile (around 605-586 BC). Jeremiah was speaking to families who would soon face the devastating consequences of the nation's rebellion against God. The prophecy that follows describes the terrible fate awaiting these families during the siege and destruction of Jerusalem.
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