Jeremiah 9:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This is what the LORD Almighty says: Think about this and call for the professional mourners to come; send for the skilled women who know how to lead in grieving:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling the people to call for professional mourners because there will be so much grief and loss that regular mourning won't be enough.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of the prophet Jeremiah, around the 6th century BC, Judah was facing imminent destruction due to widespread idolatry and disobedience to God's covenant. Jeremiah was issuing a divine call for professional mourning women, a cultural practice in ancient Near Eastern societies where skilled women led public laments to express grief over national sins and impending judgment. This reflected the urgency of repentance as Babylon's threat loomed large.

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