Jeremiah 21:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For I have turned my face against this city to bring disaster, not blessing, says the LORD. It will be handed over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that He will allow Jerusalem to be destroyed by Babylon as judgment for the people's disobedience.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given around 588-586 BC when Jerusalem was under siege by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Jeremiah was warning that God would not protect the city this time because of Judah's persistent rebellion and idol worship. The destruction of Jerusalem and the temple actually occurred in 586 BC, fulfilling this prophecy.

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