Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:
This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD's temple, and speak to all the people from the cities of Judah who come to worship in the LORD's temple. Tell them every word that I command you to speak to them—don't leave out a single word.
God is commanding Jeremiah to deliver His complete message to all the worshipers at the temple, without editing or softening anything.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the reign of King Jehoiakim around 609-608 BC, when Jeremiah was called to preach at the temple in Jerusalem. People from all over Judah would come to the temple for religious festivals and worship, making it an ideal place to reach the entire nation. God knew His message would be unpopular, which is why He emphasized that Jeremiah must not water down or omit any part of it.
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