Jeremiah 6:11

Amharic NASV (አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጒም)

በእነርሱ ላይ በእግዚአብሔር ቍጣ ተሞልቻለሁ፤ በውስጤም ልይዘው አልቻልሁም። “መንገድ ላይ በሚገኙ ሕፃናት፣ በተሰበሰቡ ወጣቶችም ላይ አፍስሰው፤ ባልም ሚስትም፣ ያረጁና የጃጁም አያመልጡም።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Jeremiah is speaking about how he is overwhelmed with the anger of God because of the sinful actions of the people. He feels the need to release this anger by speaking out against them, saying that it will affect everyone, young and old, men and women.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really big bucket of water that you're holding tight. You're holding it so tight because you don't want to spill it. But it gets heavier and heavier, and you want to pour it out. Jeremiah feels like that bucket of water, and he's going to pour out all the feelings he has about how sad God is with the people.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, one of the major prophets, wrote this during the time of the fall of Jerusalem around 600 B.C. The audience was the Israelites, who were suffering from their own sins and the consequences of their actions. The cultural setting was one of rebellion against God and His laws.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us that when we ignore God's guidance, there can be consequences. For example, if a community ignores the importance of education and health, the effects can be widespread and affect everyone, young and old.

Topics

• anger
• judgment
• sin
• consequences
• prophets
• God's will

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 7:19
• Isaiah 28:22
• Lamentations 3:43
• Matthew 23:37
• Luke 13:34

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jeremiah 6:11 mean?

It means that Jeremiah is overwhelmed with God's anger because of the people's sinful actions and feels the need to express this anger against them, affecting everyone.

How does Jeremiah 6:11 relate to the concept of judgment?

This verse shows that there are consequences for actions, and God's judgment is not selective but affects all, showing the universality of the divine response to sin.

What can we learn from Jeremiah's feelings in Jeremiah 6:11?

We can learn that when we see injustice or sin around us, it's important to speak up and not keep our feelings bottled up, as it affects our well-being and our ability to help others.

How does this verse apply to communities today?

Communities today can apply this verse by recognizing that ignoring moral and ethical values can lead to widespread consequences affecting everyone, young and old, and by seeking guidance and wisdom to prevent such outcomes.