Jeremiah 19:6

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«لِذَلِكَ سَتَأْتِي الأيَامُ، يَقُولُ اللهُ ، عِنْدَمَا لَا يَعُودُ هَذَا المَكَانُ يُدْعَى تُوفَةَ وَوَادِيَ ابنِ هِنُّومَ، وَلَكِنَّهُ سَيُدْعَى وَادِيَ القَتلِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that the place called Tophet or the Valley of the Son of Hinnom will be renamed to the Valley of Slaughter. God is speaking through Jeremiah, warning that there will be a great slaughter there, changing its name and its nature.

Explained for Children

Imagine a playground that everyone knows by a fun name, but one day, something very sad happens there. God says that this place, which used to be called Tophet, will have a new name because something very bad will happen there, like a playground that becomes a place where people are very hurt.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this in the late 7th or early 6th century BCE. He was warning the people of Jerusalem about the consequences of their actions, specifically their idolatry and sacrifices. The Valley of the Son of Hinnom was a place outside Jerusalem associated with child sacrifices to the god Molech.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions. For example, if someone repeatedly lies, it can lead to a loss of trust, changing how others see them. Just as the Valley of the Son of Hinnom was transformed, our reputations can also change based on our choices.

Topics

• judgment
• consequences
• worship
• prophecy
• warning
• name change

Related Verses

• Isaiah 66:24
• Matthew 24:9
• Ezekiel 23:47
• Jeremiah 7:31
• Leviticus 18:21

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Valley of the Son of Hinnom significant in Jeremiah's time?

It was a site where idolatrous practices, including child sacrifices, took place, which angered God and led to His prophecy of judgment and transformation of the place.

What does the name change from Tophet to the Valley of Slaughter signify?

The name change signifies a shift from a place of pagan worship to one of judgment and sorrow, reflecting the severe consequences of turning away from God.

How can this verse help us understand the consequences of sin?

It illustrates that actions have consequences, especially when they go against God's will, and that places and people can be significantly transformed by these consequences.

What can we learn from Jeremiah's message to apply in our lives?

We can learn that our choices and actions have consequences, and that staying true to God's teachings can prevent the negative outcomes mentioned in this verse.