KJV ORIGINAL
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the message that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is introducing a new message that God gave directly to the prophet Jeremiah.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around 627-580 BC, Judah was facing political and spiritual turmoil under the threat of Babylonian invasion. Jeremiah received messages from God to call the people back to true worship and away from their idolatry and social injustices. This specific verse marks the beginning of a sermon where God addresses the people's misplaced confidence in the temple.
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