For thus saith the LORD; We have heard a voice of trembling, of fear, and not of peace.
This is what the LORD says: We have heard a voice shaking with fear and terror, not with peace.
God is acknowledging that He hears the cries of terror and distress from His people, recognizing their deep fear and lack of peace.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation faced imminent invasion and exile by the Babylonian Empire due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. In Jeremiah 30, this verse reflects the widespread fear and trembling among the people as God's judgment loomed, setting the stage for later promises of restoration and return from exile. This context highlights the historical reality of divine warnings through prophets amid political turmoil and spiritual decline.
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