KJV ORIGINAL
Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You should also speak to Shemaiah from Nehelam, telling him:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God's message that will be delivered to a false prophet named Shemaiah.
📚 Historical Context
Shemaiah the Nehelamite was a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah's ministry and tried to undermine his authority. He was among the Jewish exiles in Babylon and had been spreading messages that contradicted God's word through Jeremiah. This verse introduces God's response to Shemaiah's false prophecies and attempts to discredit Jeremiah.
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