Jeremiah 18:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Should evil be repaid for good? They have dug a trap to destroy me. Remember that I stood before you to speak good things for them and to turn your anger away from them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jeremiah is hurt and confused that the people he tried to help are now plotting against him, asking God if this is fair.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was God's prophet to Judah during a time of national crisis before the Babylonian exile. Despite delivering difficult messages about coming judgment, Jeremiah regularly interceded with God on behalf of his people, asking for mercy. However, the people often responded to his prophetic ministry with hostility, persecution, and plots against his life.

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