Jeremiah 20:6

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَأنْتَ يَا فَشحُورُ، وَكُلُّ مَنْ يَعِيشُ فِي بَيْتِكَ سَتَذْهَبُونَ إلَى السَّبْيِ. سَتَذْهَبُ إلَى بَابِلَ، وَهُنَاكَ سَتَمُوتُ وَتُدفَنُ، أنْتَ وَكُلُّ الَّذِينَ تُحِبُّهُمْ، وَتَنَبَّأتَ لَهُمْ بِالكَذِبِ.›»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God, through the prophet Jeremiah, prophesies that Pashur and his family will be taken captive to Babylon. Pashur will die and be buried there. The verse also mentions that Pashur was prophesying lies to his friends.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always tells you stories that aren't true. One day, a wise person tells you that because of this, your friend and his family will have to move far away, and he will live there forever. This is like what God tells Pashur through Jeremiah.

Historical Background

The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. The verse is part of his prophecy to the people of Judah, warning them about the coming Babylonian captivity. This was a time when the kingdom of Judah was facing threats from the Babylonian Empire.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse reminds us of the consequences of spreading false information. If we mislead others, it can have serious repercussions. For example, if a financial advisor gives inaccurate advice, it could lead to significant losses for the clients.

Topics

• prophecy
• consequences
• truth
• judgment
• faith
• captive

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 29:10
• Ezekiel 12:13
• Ezekiel 17:12
• Daniel 1:2
• Matthew 24:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Pashur taken captive?

Pashur was taken captive as a consequence of his false prophecies and his role in misleading others, according to the prophecy given through Jeremiah.

What does the verse say about Pashur's friends?

The verse mentions that Pashur's friends, to whom he prophesied lies, will also go into captivity with him.

How does this verse connect to the larger theme of Jeremiah's prophecies?

This verse is part of Jeremiah's broader message of warning the people of Judah about the impending Babylonian captivity due to their disobedience and false prophets.

What can we learn about truth from this verse?

The verse teaches us that truth is important, and spreading lies can have severe consequences, as seen in Pashur's fate.