KJV ORIGINAL
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have treated the wounds of my people carelessly, saying 'Everything is fine, everything is fine,' when nothing is actually fine.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is criticizing leaders who give shallow comfort to hurting people, pretending everything is okay when serious problems remain unaddressed.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying during the final decades before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem (around 627-586 BC). The religious and political leaders were falsely reassuring the people that they were safe from God's judgment, ignoring the nation's deep spiritual corruption and coming disaster.
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