And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
And you will make promises saying 'As surely as the LORD lives,' and you'll do this with truth, justice, and righteousness. When this happens, the nations will find their blessing in him and will boast about him with pride.
God is saying that when people make sincere promises in His name with honesty and righteousness, all nations will be blessed through Him and will find their reason to celebrate in Him.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying to the kingdom of Judah around 627-586 BC, during a time of political turmoil and spiritual decline. This verse comes in the context of God calling His people to return to Him with genuine repentance. The prophet is describing what true restoration would look like - not just for Israel, but extending God's blessing to all nations through their faithful example.
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