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Jeremiah 23:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD's anger will not go away until he has carried out and completed what he has planned in his heart. In the future, you will understand this completely.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that his judgment will definitely happen as he has planned, and people will fully understand this in time.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th and 6th centuries BC, a time when the nation faced moral corruption, false prophets, and the threat of Babylonian invasion due to their unfaithfulness to God. In this verse, God emphasizes that His anger and divine plans will persist until fully executed, as part of a broader warning about judgment and the need for repentance. The phrase "in the latter days" points to a future time when the people would fully understand and reflect on these events, possibly including the exile and eventual restoration.

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