Jeremiah 35:12

Jeremiah 35:12 Meaning and Explanation

Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

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God's second word to Jeremiah is about to arrive.

The Context of Jeremiah 35:12

God prepares to give Jeremiah the meaning of the Rechabites' test.

What Does Jeremiah 35:12 Mean?

After establishing the Rechabites' response, God now speaks again to Jeremiah. This introduces the next phase where the test's meaning will be explained—not as judgment of the Rechabites but as a rebuke to Judah.

The phrase 'the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah' signals a transition from the test itself to its interpretation and application.

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What does Jeremiah 35:12 mean?

God's second word to Jeremiah is about to arrive.

What is the context of Jeremiah 35:12?

God prepares to give Jeremiah the meaning of the Rechabites' test.

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