Jeremiah 23:33 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When these people, or a prophet, or a priest asks you, 'What message does the LORD have for us?' you should answer them, 'What message? I will abandon you completely,' says the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning that He will turn away from people who mock His messages by asking sarcastically about His 'burden' or prophecies.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was prophesying during the final years before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC. The people, religious leaders, and even false prophets had grown cynical and were mocking God's serious warnings by sarcastically referring to prophetic messages as 'burdens.' This verse is part of God's response to their mockery and spiritual rebellion.

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