Jeremiah 49:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If grapegatherers come to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, they will destroy till they have enough.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If people came to pick grapes from your vineyard, wouldn't they at least leave a few behind? If thieves broke into your house at night, they'd only take what they wanted and leave the rest.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even grape pickers and thieves leave something behind — but your destruction will be total.

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