Jeremiah 29:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Hear ye therefore the word of the LORD, all ye of the captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So listen to the LORD's message, all of you who were taken captive and sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is speaking directly to His people who have been forced into exile, making sure they hear His important message during their time of displacement.

📚 Historical Context

During the 6th century BC, the Babylonian Empire had conquered Jerusalem and deported many Jews into exile as a judgment for their idolatry and disobedience to God. Jeremiah, a prophet in Judah, sent this letter to the exiles in Babylon to provide guidance and correct false hopes of a quick return. In this verse, God directly addresses the captives, emphasizing that He sovereignly orchestrated their exile to discipline and refine them.

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