Jeremiah 21:12
Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))
የዳዊት ቤት ሆይ እግዚአብሔር እንዲህ ይላል፥ “ስለ ሥራችሁ ክፋት ቍጣዬ እንደ እሳት እንዳይነድድና ማንም ሳያጠፋው እንዳያቃጥል፥ በማለዳ ፍርድን አድርጉ፤ የተነጠቀውንም ከአስጨናቂው እጅ አድኑ።
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to the rulers of Judah, the 'house of David.' God commands them to judge fairly and protect the oppressed, warning that failing to do so will result in God's fury, which no one can stop.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're the boss of a playground. God is telling you to make sure everyone plays fair and helps those who are being bullied. If you don't do that, God will be really upset and nothing can stop Him from getting angry.
Historical Background
The Book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BC. He is speaking to the rulers of Judah, warning them that their failure to uphold justice and protect the oppressed will result in divine punishment.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, a CEO might be told to ensure fair treatment of employees and to address any harassment or exploitation in the workplace, or risk facing severe consequences from legal and public backlash.
Topics
justiceoppressiondivine judgmentleadershipprotectionfairness
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'execute judgment in the morning?'
To 'execute judgment in the morning' means to make fair decisions and judgments early on, suggesting a commitment to justice from the start of each day.
How can leaders avoid God's fury as mentioned in this verse?
Leaders can avoid God's fury by ensuring justice, protecting the oppressed, and maintaining fairness in their leadership roles.
What does 'burn that none can quench it' imply about God's fury?
The phrase 'burn that none can quench it' emphasizes the uncontrollable and devastating nature of God's anger, implying that once it is released, it cannot be stopped.
What are some examples of 'the evil of your doings' in this context?
Examples of 'the evil of your doings' might include neglecting to help the poor, allowing injustice to prevail, and failing to protect those who are vulnerable.