KJV ORIGINAL
Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD said to me, 'Do not pray for this people's well-being.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Jeremiah not to pray for the people's good because of their persistent rebellion and rejection of Him.
📚 Historical Context
This command came during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when the people of Judah had repeatedly ignored God's warnings through His prophets. Despite multiple opportunities to repent, they continued in idolatry and injustice, leading God to declare that judgment was now inevitable. This was one of the most painful moments for Jeremiah, known as the 'weeping prophet,' who deeply loved his people.
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