Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?
This is what each of you should say to your neighbor and to your brother: 'What has the LORD answered?' and 'What has the LORD spoken?'
The writer is instructing people to ask each other what God has actually said, emphasizing the importance of seeking genuine divine messages rather than false prophecies.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying during a time when false prophets were widespread in Judah, claiming to speak for God but actually misleading the people with comforting lies. The nation was facing the threat of Babylonian invasion, and people were desperate for hopeful messages, making them vulnerable to false prophecies. Jeremiah was calling people back to seeking authentic words from God rather than accepting whatever sounded appealing.
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