Jeremiah 31:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I will fill the priests with rich abundance, and my people will be completely satisfied with my goodness, says the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to provide abundantly for his people and their spiritual leaders, filling them with his goodness until they are completely satisfied.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, the people of Judah were facing exile to Babylon as punishment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness to God's covenant. In Jeremiah 31, God delivers a message of hope and restoration, promising a new covenant and abundant blessings after their suffering. This verse highlights God's pledge to provide richly for the priests and His people, using imagery of "fatness" to symbolize prosperity and spiritual fulfillment in ancient Near Eastern culture.

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