Jeremiah 29:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So listen to the LORD's message, all of you who were taken captive and sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is speaking directly to His people who have been forced into exile, making sure they hear His important message during their time of displacement.

📚 Historical Context

This verse addresses the Jewish exiles who were deported to Babylon around 597 BC when King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem. God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to these displaced people who are living as captives in a foreign land, far from their homeland and temple.

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