Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the women, Hear the word of the LORD, all Judah that are in the land of Egypt:
Then Jeremiah turned to everyone there, all the people, especially the women, and said, 'Listen up, all you from Judah who are living in Egypt. You need to hear what God has to say.'
Sometimes God's messenger has to get everyone's attention before dropping the real message.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Babylonian conquest around 586 BC, many Jews had fled to Egypt to escape the devastation of Jerusalem and the ongoing threats from the Babylonians, despite God's warnings through Jeremiah. Jeremiah, as God's prophet, traveled with or followed these exiles to Egypt and is now directly addressing them, emphasizing the urgency of hearing and obeying God's word. This verse reflects the broader narrative of Judah's rebellion and the prophet's mission to call them to repentance amid their displacement.
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