Jeremiah 29:2 · KJV
"(After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;)"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 29:2 mean? →Passage Context
1Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders which were carried away captives, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon;
2(After that Jeconiah the king, and the queen, and the eunuchs, the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the carpenters, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem;)
3By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon) saying,
4Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon;
Reflection Questions
1
How do you cope with change and loss?
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What does it mean for you to adapt to new situations?
3
When have you had to leave something behind for a greater purpose?
Life Application
transition
Embrace new beginnings by seeking God’s guidance in times of change.
community
Stay connected with your community during transitions, as support is crucial for navigating change.
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