Jeremiah 17:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, they keep saying to me, 'Where is the word of the LORD? Let it happen now.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how people are mocking him by asking where God's promised judgment is, demanding that it happen immediately if it's really true.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah had been prophesying God's coming judgment on Judah for years, but it hadn't happened yet, leading people to doubt and mock his messages. The people were growing impatient and skeptical, questioning whether Jeremiah was truly speaking God's word since the predicted consequences weren't immediately visible. This was a common challenge for Old Testament prophets who announced future events that didn't occur right away.

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