KJV ORIGINAL
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the message from the LORD that came to Jeremiah about the severe drought.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God's message to Jeremiah about a time when there was no rain and the land was suffering from drought.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah prophesied during a time of great crisis in Judah (around 626-586 BC), when the nation faced both spiritual rebellion against God and physical calamities. Droughts were particularly devastating in an agricultural society, often seen as divine judgment for the people's unfaithfulness to their covenant with God. This drought likely occurred during the reign of King Jehoiakim or Zedekiah, when Judah was facing increasing pressure from Babylon.
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