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
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BC, Judah was under threat of divine judgment due to widespread idolatry and moral corruption, as the nation ignored God's laws and prophets. Jeremiah was commanded by God not to marry or start a family as a dramatic symbol of the impending exile and suffering, highlighting how the sins of the people would devastate future generations. This verse introduces a prophecy about the dire consequences for families in Judah, emphasizing God's warning through Jeremiah.
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