Jeremiah 23:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what each of you should say to your neighbor and to your brother: 'What has the LORD answered?' and 'What has the LORD spoken?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is instructing people to ask each other what God has actually said, emphasizing the importance of seeking genuine divine messages rather than false prophecies.

📚 Historical Context

During the prophet Jeremiah's time in the 7th-6th century BC, the nation of Judah was facing judgment from Babylon due to widespread idolatry and the influence of false prophets who claimed to speak for God but delivered deceptive messages. In Jeremiah 23, God condemns these false prophets and urges the people to turn away from their lies by asking each other what the Lord has truly said or answered. This instruction highlights the need for authentic divine communication in a culture rife with spiritual deception.

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