Jeremiah 22:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

That person says, 'I will build myself a spacious house with large rooms,' and he cuts out windows for it. The house is paneled with cedar wood and painted with bright red paint.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes someone who is focused on building an impressive, luxurious house for themselves.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is addressing the sins of King Jehoiakim of Judah, who focused on building an extravagant palace while ignoring the suffering of his people and the nation's spiritual decline. This verse specifically criticizes Jehoiakim's self-indulgent construction, including wide rooms, carved windows, cedar paneling, and vermilion paint, as symbols of his greed and injustice. Historically, this took place around 609-598 BC during Judah's vulnerability to Babylonian invasion, highlighting how such royal excess contributed to divine judgment.

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