KJV ORIGINAL
Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Stand at the entrance of the LORD's temple and announce this message there. Say, 'Listen to the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the LORD.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Jeremiah to stand at the temple entrance and deliver an important message to all the people coming to worship.
📚 Historical Context
This was likely around 609-605 BC when Jeremiah was commanded to preach at the temple in Jerusalem during the reign of King Jehoiakim. The people of Judah were going through the motions of religious worship while living in disobedience to God. Jeremiah was instructed to confront them right at the temple gates where they would gather for worship.
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