Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
You who made it out alive, don't just stand there, keep moving. Even when God feels far away, remember him. And don't forget Jerusalem, keep that city in your thoughts and prayers.
Survivors don't stand still, they remember where they came from and who brought them through.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is speaking to the Jewish exiles during the Babylonian conquest around 586 BC, a time when Jerusalem had been destroyed and many of God's people were taken captive. This verse is part of a larger prophecy against Babylon, urging the survivors who escaped violence to flee and not remain in a place of danger. It emphasizes maintaining faith in God and remembering their homeland even while living far away in exile.
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