Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD.
Stand at the entrance of the LORD's temple and announce this message there. Say, 'Listen to the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the LORD.'
God is telling Jeremiah to stand at the temple entrance and deliver an important message to all the people coming to worship.
📚 Historical Context
During the 7th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah lived in Judah under the threat of Babylonian invasion, a time when the people were deeply involved in idolatry and social injustices while falsely trusting in the Temple as a guarantee of God's protection. God commanded Jeremiah to stand at the gate of the Temple in Jerusalem and deliver a direct message to those entering for worship, urging them to hear and repent of their sins. This public proclamation was part of Jeremiah's broader ministry to call the nation back to covenant faithfulness amid political and spiritual decline.
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