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Jeremiah 11:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD gave me knowledge of it, and I understand it: then you showed me what they were doing.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that God revealed to him understanding about a situation and showed him the actions of certain people.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is addressing a time of great spiritual rebellion in Judah, where the people had broken their covenant with God and were engaging in idolatry and secret plots against faithful leaders like Jeremiah. God directly revealed to Jeremiah the hidden schemes and evil actions of the people, giving him insight into the dangers he faced as a prophet. This occurred during the late 7th century BC, amid political turmoil and the looming threat of Babylonian invasion.

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