Jeremiah 36:32
Afrikaans 1933/1953
Toe het Jeremia 'n ander rol geneem en dit aan die skrywer Barug, die seun van Ner¡a, gegee; en hy het daarop uit die mond van Jeremia geskrywe al die woorde van die boek wat Jojakim, die koning van Juda, met vuur verbrand het; en nog baie dergelike woorde is daaraan toegevoeg.
What Does This Mean?
Jeremiah is told to take another scroll and give it to Baruch, who writes down all the words that Jehoiakim had burned. Additional words were added to this new scroll. This verse shows God’s message persevering despite opposition.
Explained for Children
Imagine you wrote a letter to your friend and it got accidentally burned. But your mom tells you to write it again, and you even add some more fun stories to it. That's what Jeremiah did with his message for God.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet in Judah, lived around 600 BC. He spoke to the people of Judah about their sins and warned of coming judgment. This verse comes from a time when the king, Jehoiakim, burned Jeremiah's message, but God ensured the message continued.
Living It Out Today
When something you've worked hard on is destroyed or lost, like a lost project or a broken item, God can help you recreate it and even make it better. Jeremiah's story shows that God’s message endures despite setbacks.
Topics
perseverancefaithobediencedivine inspirationresilienceovercoming obstacles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jehoiakim burn Jeremiah's scroll?
Jehoiakim likely burned the scroll because it contained messages from God warning of punishment for Judah's sins, which he didn’t want to hear or face.
What does it mean that 'many like words' were added?
It means that the new scroll contained not only the original words but also additional messages, showing that God's message was continually expanding and was not easily silenced.
How did Baruch write the new scroll?
Baruch wrote the new scroll by listening to Jeremiah, who spoke the words from God, and then wrote them down, including the new messages.
What can we learn from Jeremiah's perseverance?
We can learn that even when our efforts are destroyed or seem futile, we should persevere and trust that God can use our work in new and powerful ways.