It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin.
Maybe when the people of Judah hear about all the terrible things I plan to do to them, they will each turn away from their evil ways, so that I can forgive their wrongdoing and their sin.
God is hoping that when His people hear about the coming judgment, they will repent so He can forgive them instead of punishing them.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around 605 BC, the kingdom of Judah was facing imminent judgment from God due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience to His laws. Jeremiah was instructed to write down his prophecies on a scroll and have them read to the people, as a final warning of the disasters that would come if they continued in their ways. This verse reflects God's conditional offer of mercy, hoping that the people would hear the message and repent before it was too late.
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