Jeremiah 6:16
“Thus says Yahweh, "Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, 'Where is the good way?' and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'”
— Jeremiah 6:16
About this verse
Jeremiah 6:16 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to Yahweh. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the oracle genre of biblical literature. Key themes include ancient wisdom, spiritual rest, obedience. Notable phrases: ask for the old paths; find rest for your soul. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
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Yahweh
Era
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
oracle
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