Jeremiah 20:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man child is born unto thee; making him very glad.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Cursed be the man who brought news to my father, saying, 'A son has been born to you,' making him very happy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jeremiah is so overwhelmed by his suffering that he wishes the messenger who announced his birth to his father had never brought that joyful news.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th century BC, serving God during a time of political turmoil and impending Babylonian invasion. In this verse, he expresses extreme despair by cursing the person who brought news of his birth, as his prophetic calling has brought him relentless persecution and suffering. This reflects the broader biblical tradition of laments, where individuals honestly voice their pain to God in the midst of hardship.

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