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The Lord Calls Jeremiah

The Lord spoke his word to me, saying:

“Before I ·made [formed] you in your mother’s womb, I ·chose [L knew] you.
    Before you ·were born [L came out of the womb], I ·set you apart for a special work [consecrated you].
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Then I said, “But Lord God, I don’t know how to speak. I am only a ·boy [child; youth].”

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The Call of Jeremiah

The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

“Before I formed you in the womb(A) I knew[a](B) you,
    before you were born(C) I set you apart;(D)
    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.(E)

“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak;(F) I am too young.”(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 1:5 Or chose