Now these are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the words that Yahweh spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah.
- KJV And these are the words that the LORD spake concerning Israel and concerning Judah.
- BSB These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and Judah.
- NASB Now these are the words which the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah:
- NLT This is the message the Lord gave concerning Israel and Judah.
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Quick answer
These are introduced as the words the LORD spoke concerning both Israel and Judah. The whole covenant people are in view.
Overview
This brief heading frames the prophecies that follow as addressed to the united people of God. It underscores that God's promises embrace both the northern and southern kingdoms. The verse prepares the reader for the message of trouble followed by deliverance.
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Against the failure of false shepherds Jeremiah promises the Righteous Branch, 'The LORD our righteousness,' and the new covenant written on the heart and sealed in the blood of Christ.
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