KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD spoke his message to Jeremiah, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God was about to give Jeremiah a specific message or instruction.
📚 Historical Context
During the ministry of the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BC, Judah faced imminent judgment from the Babylonian empire due to widespread idolatry and rebellion against God's laws. In Jeremiah 35, God uses the faithful obedience of the Recabite family as a contrast to Judah's unfaithfulness, with this verse introducing a direct message from God to Jeremiah. This narrative highlights God's ongoing communication with His prophets amid national crisis.
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