Jeremiah 28:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people;

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But listen carefully to what I'm about to say to you and to everyone who is listening:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is demanding attention from both his opponent and the crowd before delivering an important message.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during a public confrontation between the prophet Jeremiah and the false prophet Hananiah in the temple around 594 BC. Hananiah had just proclaimed that God would break Babylon's power and restore the temple treasures within two years, directly contradicting Jeremiah's message of prolonged exile.

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