Jeremiah 22:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then they will answer, 'Because they abandoned their agreement with the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that people will recognize that judgment came because the nation broke their covenant with God by turning to worship other gods instead.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy about Jerusalem's coming destruction by Babylon in 586 BC. It answers the question that foreigners would ask when they saw the once-great city of Jerusalem lying in ruins. The 'covenant' refers to God's special relationship with Israel established through Moses, which included exclusive worship of the LORD alone.

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