Jeremiah 10:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Oh, how terrible this pain is! My wound is serious and deep. But I said to myself, 'This is truly my sorrow, and I must endure it.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing deep anguish over his suffering, but accepting that he must bear this painful burden.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah is lamenting over the coming destruction of Jerusalem and Judah by the Babylonians. As God's prophet, he feels the weight of his people's sin and the judgment that will follow. This verse likely reflects either Jeremiah's personal anguish or his speaking on behalf of the suffering nation.

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