Jeremiah 5:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD’s.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Go up on her walls and destroy them, but don't completely wipe them out. Tear down her defenses, because they don't belong to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is commanding the destruction of Jerusalem's defenses as judgment, but He won't allow complete annihilation because some people still belong to Him.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given during the final years before Babylon conquered Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah was warning that God would use foreign armies to judge Judah for their persistent idolatry and rebellion. The 'walls and battlements' refer to Jerusalem's fortifications that the people trusted in for security instead of trusting in God.

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