KJV ORIGINAL
And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The measuring line will continue to stretch out toward the hill of Gareb and will go around to the place called Goath.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is describing how Jerusalem will be rebuilt and expanded to include areas that were previously outside the city limits.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy about Jerusalem's future restoration after its destruction by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The prophet is describing the rebuilt city's boundaries, showing that it will be larger than before. Gareb and Goath were likely hills or locations near Jerusalem that would be included in the expanded, restored city.
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