Jeremiah 6:7
Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Jeremiah compares a city's wickedness to a fountain spilling water. The speaker, God, is saying that the city is constantly spilling out evil and injustice, causing grief and pain that God sees.
Explained for Children
Imagine a fountain that instead of water, keeps spilling out bad things like fighting and stealing. That's how bad the city is, and it makes God very sad.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BC. He was speaking to the people of Jerusalem, who were living in a time of political and social turmoil. God was warning them about their increasing wickedness.
Living It Out Today
Consider a modern city where crime and injustice are rampant. People in such cities might feel like they're constantly surrounded by evil, just like the people of Jerusalem. This verse reminds us to seek to do good and avoid participating in wrongdoings.