Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem;
Listen to the terms of this agreement, and tell them to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem.
God is telling Jeremiah to proclaim the covenant terms to all the people of Judah and Jerusalem so they understand what He expects of them.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 7th century BC, God was calling His people back to the covenant He had established with them through Moses, as they had repeatedly broken it through idolatry and disobedience. This verse is part of Jeremiah's mission to warn the nation of impending judgment if they did not repent, reflecting the broader historical context of political instability and the threat of Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah was specifically instructed to proclaim these covenant words to the people of Judah and Jerusalem to emphasize their need for faithfulness to God.
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