Jeremiah 1:12

I will hasten... it. I am watching. Forming the Figure of speech Paronomasia (App-6), "an almond tree (shaked)... I am watching (shoked) ", thus emphasizing the certainty.

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¹² Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Related Commentaries of Jeremiah 1:12

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Jeremiah 1:12