Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;
This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all the people who were taken as prisoners from Jerusalem to Babylon, people I allowed to be taken away:
God is speaking directly to His people who have been taken into exile, acknowledging that He allowed this difficult situation to happen.
📚 Historical Context
In the 6th century BC, the Babylonian Empire under King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem and deported many Israelites into exile as a divine judgment for their idolatry and disobedience to God's covenant. Jeremiah, a prophet in Judah, wrote letters to these exiles to encourage them and convey God's instructions for living in a foreign land. This verse marks the beginning of God's direct message to the captives, emphasizing His sovereign role in their circumstances.
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