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Jeremiah 8:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL
At that time, saith the LORD, they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

At that time, says the LORD, they will dig up the bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of their officials, the bones of the priests, the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the people living in Jerusalem from their graves.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that even the dead leaders and people of Jerusalem will face disgrace when their enemies dig up their bones from their graves.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given during the final years before Babylon conquered Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah was warning that the coming judgment would be so severe that even the dead wouldn't be spared from humiliation. In ancient times, disturbing graves and scattering bones was considered the ultimate dishonor and desecration.

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