Jeremiah 7:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

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✦ 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

This verse begins a major sermon known as the 'Temple Sermon' that Jeremiah delivered around 609-608 BC during the reign of King Jehoiakim. Jeremiah was called to be a prophet during a turbulent time when the kingdom of Judah was facing political instability and spiritual decline. God regularly spoke through prophets like Jeremiah to deliver His messages to the people of Israel and Judah.

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