One verse. Three ways to understand.
No one will have to go around teaching their friends and family 'you need to know God', because everyone will already know me personally, from the person with the least influence to the most powerful.
God's making it so we won't need anyone to introduce us, we'll all have that direct connection.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the book of Hebrews, the author is explaining the new covenant established through Jesus Christ, which fulfills the prophecy from Jeremiah 31 given during Israel's exile. This prophecy promised a time when God would write His laws on people's hearts, making direct knowledge of Him available to everyone without the need for constant teaching. As a result, the verse highlights a shift from the old covenant's reliance on priests and teachers to a personal relationship with God for all people.