KJV ORIGINAL
The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sin of Judah is written with an iron pen and with the tip of a diamond: it is carved deep into their hearts, and on the corners of your altars.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that Judah's sin is permanently etched into their hearts and worship places - it's so deep it can't be easily erased.
📚 Historical Context
This was spoken during the final years before Judah's exile to Babylon, when the people had repeatedly turned away from God despite warnings from prophets. The 'horns of the altars' refers to the four corner projections of altars where sacrifices were made, which had become corrupted by idol worship and false religious practices.
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