KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So why haven't you confronted Jeremiah from Anathoth, who claims to be a prophet speaking to you?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows someone challenging why Jeremiah hasn't been stopped from prophesying, revealing the opposition he faced for delivering God's messages.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a letter from Shemaiah, a false prophet in Babylon, to the priest Zephaniah in Jerusalem around 594 BC. Shemaiah was angry because Jeremiah had written to the Jewish exiles telling them to settle down in Babylon for 70 years rather than expect a quick return. False prophets like Shemaiah were telling people they'd return home soon, contradicting Jeremiah's message from God.
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