KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD spoke to Jeremiah, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces another message that God gave to the prophet Jeremiah to share with the people.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jeremiah's ministry in the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC, when the kingdom of Judah was facing threats from Babylon. Jeremiah served as God's prophet during this turbulent time, receiving divine messages to deliver to the Jewish people. This particular verse serves as an introduction to God's response regarding false prophets who were giving the exiled Jews in Babylon misleading hope about returning home quickly.
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