They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:
They said, 'Turn away from your evil ways and stop doing wrong things. Then you can live in the land that the LORD has given to you and your ancestors forever.'
The prophets urged the people to stop their sinful behavior so they could continue living in the promised land that God had given their families forever.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BC, the nation of Judah was deeply involved in idolatry and moral decline, facing the threat of invasion by Babylon as a consequence of their unfaithfulness to God. Jeremiah, as God's messenger, repeatedly called the people to repent and return to obedience, warning that failure to do so would lead to exile from the land promised to their ancestors. This verse reflects a broader pattern in the prophetic books where calls for repentance were tied to God's covenant promises.
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