So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
So I took the deed for the property I had bought - both the sealed official copy that followed all the legal requirements, and the open copy that anyone could read.
Jeremiah is carefully following proper legal procedures to document his land purchase, keeping both the official sealed deed and a public copy.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem around 587 BC, when Jeremiah bought a field from his cousin as a prophetic act of faith in God's promise that Israel would return from exile. Ancient legal transactions required both a sealed document (kept secure as the official record) and an open copy (accessible for reference) to ensure proper documentation and prevent fraud.
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