Jeremiah 22:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if you refuse to listen to these words, I make a solemn promise by my own name, says the LORD, that this palace will become a ruin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning that if the people refuse to obey His words, He solemnly promises their royal palace will be destroyed.

📚 Historical Context

This warning was given to King Jehoiakim of Judah around 609-598 BC, during a time when the kingdom was facing threats from Babylon. God had been calling the kings and leaders to practice justice and care for the vulnerable, but they continued in corruption and idol worship. The 'house' refers to the royal palace, which would indeed be destroyed when Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians in 586 BC.

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