And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
And whenever I speak about a nation or kingdom, promising to build it up and help it grow strong,
God is explaining that He has the power to promise growth and prosperity to any nation at any time He chooses.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th-6th century BC, a time when the nation faced threats from the Babylonian empire due to their idolatry and disobedience to God. In Jeremiah 18, God uses the metaphor of a potter shaping clay to illustrate His sovereignty over nations, showing that He can decide to build up or tear down based on their response to His word. This verse specifically emphasizes God's ability to declare prosperity and growth for a kingdom when He chooses to do so.
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