Jeremiah 17:20
“Tell them, ‘Hear Yahweh’s word, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:”
What does Jeremiah 17:20 mean?
Jeremiah is calling out to everyone in power and everyone in the city to really listen, not just hear him out. The gates he mentions were the main entrances to Jerusalem, so this is a public announcement meant to reach leaders and ordinary people alike. He's about to deliver a serious message from God about how they're living, and he wants their full attention because what follows will matter deeply for their future. It's a call to pause, gather close, and take to heart what God has to say.