Jeremiah 35:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Nor to build houses for us to dwell in: neither have we vineyard, nor field, nor seed:

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

We don't build houses to live in, and we don't own vineyards, fields, or seeds for planting.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The Rechabites are explaining their commitment to a nomadic lifestyle, refusing to own permanent property or engage in farming as their ancestors commanded them.

📚 Historical Context

This verse records the words of the Rechabite clan, descendants of Jonadab son of Rechab, who had commanded his family to live as nomads and avoid settled agricultural life. They were speaking to the prophet Jeremiah during the reign of King Jehoiakim, explaining how they had faithfully kept their ancestor's commands for generations. Their lifestyle stood in stark contrast to the Israelites who had repeatedly broken God's commands.

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