Jeremiah was born into what kind of family?
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Correct answer: A priestly family in Anathoth
Jeremiah 1:1 identifies him as the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. This priestly background heavily influenced his language and perspective.
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