Jeremiah 2:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Listen to the Lord's message, descendants of Jacob and all the families of Israel:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is calling all the people of Israel to pay attention because He has something important to tell them.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was prophesying around 627-586 BC, during the final decades before Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. The 'house of Jacob' and 'house of Israel' refers to all the Jewish people, both the northern kingdom (Israel) and southern kingdom (Judah). God was preparing to deliver a serious message about their unfaithfulness and the coming consequences.

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