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Atomic Bible
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words were found, and I ate them.
from Jeremiah’s Woe, Jeremiah 15:10-18
What it says

God's words were found and eaten, becoming Jeremiah's joy and delight because he bears the LORD's name.

What it is doing

This verse reveals the prophet's deep attachment to the divine word.

In context

10Woe to me, my mother, 11The LORD said: 12Can anyone smash iron — 13Your wealth and your treasures 14Then I will enslave you to your enemies 15You understand, O LORD; 16Your words were found, and I ate them. 17I never sat with the band of revelers, 18Why is my pain unending,