When Jeremiah expressed hesitation about his calling by claiming he was 'only a youth,' how did God physically confirm the transfer of His message?
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Correct answer: He touched Jeremiah's mouth with His hand
According to Jeremiah 1:9, the Lord reached out His hand, touched Jeremiah’s mouth, and said, 'I have put my words in your mouth.' This physical act served as a commission to speak with divine authority.
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