But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land, saith the LORD; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.
But the nations that submit to the king of Babylon's rule and serve him, those nations I will allow to stay in their own land, says the LORD. They will be able to farm it and continue living there.
God is saying that nations who peacefully submit to Babylon's rule will be allowed to remain in their homeland and continue their normal lives.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian conquest in the 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was delivering God's message to the nations of Judah and surrounding areas, warning them of impending judgment for their idolatry and rebellion against God. This verse specifically addresses the consequences of submitting to Babylon's king, Nebuchadnezzar, as part of God's sovereign plan, promising that compliant nations would avoid total destruction and be allowed to remain in their homeland. It reflects the historical reality of Babylon's empire dominating the region, where resistance often led to exile while submission brought temporary preservation.
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