KJV ORIGINAL
For it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from off thy neck, and will burst thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves of him:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For it will happen on that day, says the LORD of hosts, that I will break his yoke from your neck and snap your chains, and foreigners will no longer make you their slave.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to break the chains of oppression and free His people from foreign control once and for all.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah prophesied during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah, when the people were facing conquest and exile by Babylon. This verse is part of God's promise of future restoration, speaking of a time when Israel would be freed from foreign domination. The 'yoke' and 'bonds' refer to the political and spiritual oppression they experienced under various conquering nations.
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