The Hebrew words for "almond" and "watching" are very similar. Because the almond tree was the first tree to bud in spring, it was said to be "watching for spring." God used the almond branch to teach Jeremiah that he is always watching over his word (1:11-12), so Jeremiah can trust him.
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