KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the LORD spoke his message to Jeremiah, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces another direct message from God that He gave to the prophet Jeremiah to deliver to the people.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the final years of Jerusalem before its destruction by Babylon (around 588-586 BC). Jeremiah served as God's prophet during this turbulent time, repeatedly receiving and delivering God's messages to the rebellious nation of Judah. The context here relates to the people's broken covenant regarding the release of Hebrew slaves, which they had promised to do but then violated.
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