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
This occurs during the final siege of Jerusalem by Babylon around 587 BC, when Jeremiah was imprisoned for prophesying the city's fall. Despite the desperate circumstances, God continued to communicate with His prophet. This particular message comes right after Jeremiah's prayer questioning God's command to buy land in a city about to be destroyed.
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