Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Announce this message to the people of Jacob, and proclaim it throughout Judah, saying,
This verse is God instructing Jeremiah to deliver an important message to all the people of Israel and Judah.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in the 7th century BC, serving in the kingdom of Judah during a time of widespread idolatry, social injustice, and moral decline among the people. In this verse, he is commanded to publicly proclaim God's messages to the house of Jacob, which represents the descendants of Israel, and specifically to Judah, as a warning of impending judgment if they did not repent. This fits into the broader narrative of Jeremiah's book, which addresses the nation's unfaithfulness and the coming Babylonian exile.
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