KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD spoke to Jeremiah, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God speaking directly to the prophet Jeremiah with an important message.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in the 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was imprisoned for his bold prophecies warning of judgment and exile due to Judah's unfaithfulness to God. In this chapter, God had just instructed Jeremiah to buy a field as a symbolic act of faith in the future restoration of the land, demonstrating hope amid impending destruction. This verse marks the direct continuation of God's revelation to Jeremiah, emphasizing divine communication in times of crisis.
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