But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
But the LORD said to me, 'Don't say, "I am just a child," because you will go to everyone I send you to, and you will speak everything I command you to say.'
God is telling Jeremiah not to let his youth be an excuse, because God will give him the authority and words he needs for his mission.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a young prophet from the town of Anathoth in Judah, called by God during the 7th century BC amid political turmoil as the nation faced threats from the rising Babylonian Empire. In this verse, God responds to Jeremiah's hesitation about his youth and inexperience by affirming his divine appointment. This commissioning highlights God's sovereignty in choosing and equipping ordinary people for extraordinary tasks during a time of impending judgment on Judah.
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