KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon thy neck,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD said to me: 'Make chains and a wooden yoke, and put them around your neck.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Jeremiah to wear chains and a yoke as a visual demonstration to show the people what's coming.
📚 Historical Context
This command came during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, around 594-593 BC, when several nations were considering rebellion against Babylonian rule. God instructed Jeremiah to use this dramatic visual aid to warn surrounding nations that they should submit to Babylon rather than fight against God's judgment. The yoke was a farming tool placed on oxen's necks to control them while plowing, making it a powerful symbol of submission and servitude.
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