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Jeremiah 43:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then God spoke to Jeremiah while he was in Tahpanhes, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God doesn't stop speaking to us just because we're in a difficult place.

📚 Historical Context

During the time of the Babylonian exile, the prophet Jeremiah was taken to Egypt by a group of Jews who fled there after the fall of Jerusalem, seeking refuge from potential threats. In the city of Tahpanhes, an Egyptian location, God continued to deliver His messages to Jeremiah, demonstrating that divine revelation was not confined to the land of Israel but followed His people into foreign territories. This verse fits into the larger narrative of Jeremiah's ministry, where he persistently relayed God's warnings and instructions amid political upheaval and disobedience.

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