Jeremiah 14:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We admit, O LORD, our wrongdoing and the sins of our ancestors: we have sinned against you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is confessing both their own sins and the sins of previous generations, acknowledging their wrongdoing before God.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a prayer of confession during a severe drought in Judah, likely during the reign of King Jehoiakim (around 605-600 BC). The people were facing God's judgment through natural disasters and military threats. Jeremiah is leading the nation in acknowledging that their suffering stems from generations of disobedience to God's covenant.

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