Jeremiah 1:11
“Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.”

What does Jeremiah 1:11 mean?
Jeremiah 1:11 in the KJV reads, “Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.” This verse stands at the beginning of Jeremiah’s prophetic ministry, immediately after the LORD has called, appointed, and…
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“¶ Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.” (Jeremiah 1:11, KJV) Jeremiah’s call begins with a question from God: “What seest thou?” The Lord does not start by asking Jeremiah what he fears, what…
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O LORD God of heaven and earth, Holy and faithful, I come before Thee with reverence and with need, desiring to hear Thy voice and to respond as a servant. I thank Thee that Thou art not silent, that Thou dost speak, and that Thou dost call by name. Thy Word testifieth of Thy…
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