And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD.
Their houses will be given to other people, along with their fields and wives. This will happen because I will reach out my hand in judgment against everyone living in this land, says the LORD.
God is warning that because of their disobedience, the people will lose everything they hold dear - their homes, property, and families will be taken by others.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years of the kingdom of Judah (around 605-586 BC) when the Babylonian Empire was rising to power. Jeremiah was warning the people of Jerusalem that their persistent rebellion against God would result in military conquest and exile. The prediction came true when Nebuchadnezzar's armies conquered Jerusalem and deported many inhabitants to Babylon.
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