Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.
Listen carefully and pay attention; don't be arrogant, because the LORD has spoken.
The writer is urging people to humble themselves and listen carefully because God has something important to say.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet is speaking to the people of Judah during the 7th century BC, a time when the nation was facing moral and spiritual decay due to their idolatry and rebellion against God. Jeremiah uses vivid metaphors, like a ruined linen belt, to illustrate how Judah's pride and refusal to listen to God would lead to exile and judgment by the Babylonians. This verse specifically urges the people to pay attention to God's warnings before it's too late.
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