Jeremiah 51:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD who commands everything has made a promise he can't break: 'I'm going to flood your city with enemy soldiers like a swarm of locusts, and they're going to be celebrating your downfall.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God makes a promise about justice, it's happening — no take-backs.

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