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

During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in the 7th and 6th centuries BC, Judah was under threat of divine judgment due to widespread idolatry and disobedience to God's laws. People were ridiculing Jeremiah, challenging the validity of his prophecies because the promised disasters, such as the Babylonian invasion, had not yet occurred. This verse captures the growing skepticism among the people toward God's word as Jeremiah faced opposition for his faithful warnings.

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