Jeremiah 11:6Yahweh said to me, Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear the words of this covenant, and do them.
The setting
Jerusalem, Judah, ~609 BC. Jeremiah receives God's command to publicly proclaim the covenant words throughout the cities and streets where people live and work...
The emotion here: reluctant but obedient, knowing this message will make enemies
The original word
qārā' (קרא) — to call out publicly, proclaim with authority, like a herald announcing royal decree
Why it matters
This was likely during Josiah's covenant renewal ceremony recorded in 2 Kings 23
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 11:6
God specifically said 'cities AND streets' - not just the temple but everywhere people gathered
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about preaching to strangers, but Jeremiah was commanded to confront his own people - neighbors, friends, fellow Jews who thought they were safe.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 11:6
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 11:6 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 11:6 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophetic mission, covenant, public proclamation. Notable phrases: proclaim all these words; in the cities of Judah. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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