Jeremiah 30:5

"These are the words that the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah."

Key Reflection

In the context of Jeremiah's prophetic ministry, these opening words signal a new message from the Lord regarding both Israel and Judah. The original audience would understand that this revelation comes in the midst of significant upheaval and crisis for the nations, as Jerusalem faced siege and exile under Babylonian dominance. Thus, Jeremiah introduces his prophecy with clarity about its scope and source, emphasizing God's sovereign will over these events.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Better, as in the margin. The prophet places his hearers in the center of Babylon, and describes it as convulsed with terror as the armies of Cyrus draw near. The voice of trembling is the war-cry of the advancing host: while fear and no peace implies that even among the exiles there is only alarm at the prospect of the city, where they had so long dwelt, being destroyed.

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