KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will bring again the captivity of Jacob’s tents, and have mercy on his dwellingplaces; and the city shall be builded upon her own heap, and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD says: 'Look, I will restore the fortunes of Jacob's people and show compassion on their homes. The city will be rebuilt on its ruins, and the palace will stand in its proper place again.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising to restore His people from captivity and rebuild their destroyed cities and homes with compassion.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during or shortly before the Babylonian exile when Jerusalem and the temple were destroyed and the people were taken captive. Jeremiah spoke these words of hope during one of Israel's darkest periods, promising that God would eventually bring His people back to their homeland and restore what had been lost.
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