KJV ORIGINAL
For thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that remain in this city,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD Almighty says about the bronze pillars, the large bronze basin called 'the Sea,' the movable stands, and all the other sacred items that are still left in this city:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is speaking through Jeremiah about what will happen to the remaining sacred temple furnishings that are still in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during the reign of King Zedekiah, after Nebuchadnezzar had already taken some of Jerusalem's temple treasures and many people into exile in Babylon (around 597 BC). The 'pillars,' 'sea,' and other vessels were elaborate bronze furnishings that Solomon had made for the temple, and some still remained in Jerusalem at this time.
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