KJV ORIGINAL
Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pack up your belongings and leave the land, you who live in the fortified city.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling the people of Jerusalem to prepare to leave their homeland because judgment is coming.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the final years before Babylon conquered Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah was warning the people that their fortified city would not protect them from God's judgment through the Babylonian invasion. The 'fortress' likely refers to Jerusalem, which the people trusted in for security.
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