Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my words,
Therefore, this is what the LORD of heaven's armies says: Because you have not listened to my words,
God is announcing that He's about to act because His people have refused to listen to Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet was speaking to the people of Judah during the late 7th century BC, a time when the nation was facing imminent judgment from the Babylonian Empire due to their persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. Jeremiah had been warning them for about 23 years, as detailed in this chapter, but the people continued to ignore God's commands through the prophets. This verse specifically marks a turning point, where God declares the consequences of their refusal to listen, leading to exile and destruction.
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