The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying. ] Here seems to begin a new prophecy; but when it was, and under what reign, and what time between this and the former, is not known; however, it was from the Lord, and so to be regarded.
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These are the words that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah:
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"Listen to the words of this agreement and tell them to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem.
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Tell them this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Cursed is the person who does not obey the words of this agreement
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that I made with your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt. Egypt was like a furnace for melting iron!' I told them, 'Obey me and do everything I command you. Then you will be my people, and I will be your God.
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Then I will keep the promise I made to your ancestors to give them a fertile land.' And you are living in that country today." I answered, "Amen, Lord."