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Jeremiah 27:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 27:17

Verse 17 of 22

Scripture focus

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?

Jeremiah 27:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 27:17

Theological / Devotional

Wherefore should this city. It is evident that this false prediction of the soon return of the Temple vessels was both a prophecy and an incentive to rebellion. Jeremiah saw that a revolt could lead only to the devastation of Jerusalem and the consequent destruction of the Temple.

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