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Jeremiah 1:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They will fight against you, but they will not defeat you, because I am with you to rescue you, says the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising that even though people will oppose and attack you, they won't be able to defeat you because He will be right there with you to protect and rescue you.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was a prophet called by God in the late 7th century BC to warn the people of Judah about their sins and the coming judgment from Babylon, during a time of political instability and idolatry in the nation. In this verse, God is commissioning Jeremiah and assuring him of protection amid fierce opposition from kings, priests, and the people who rejected his messages. This promise highlights God's faithfulness to His chosen servants in the midst of historical turmoil.

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