Jeremiah 25:2which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying:
The setting
Jerusalem temple courts, 605 BC. Jeremiah stands before hostile crowds who don't want to hear God's judgment. Modern Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: steeling himself for rejection and hostility
The original word
nabi (נָבִיא) — one who bubbles forth God's words, cannot hold them back
Why it matters
Speaking to 'all inhabitants' meant addressing over 100,000 people in greater Jerusalem
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 25:2
The word 'saying' indicates this is just the introduction to a devastating 38-chapter oracle
Common misconceptionPeople assume prophets enjoyed their role, but Jeremiah was the 'weeping prophet' who hated having to announce judgment on his own people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 25:2
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 25:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 25:2 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophetic ministry, public proclamation. Notable phrases: spoke to all the people.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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