Jeremiah 32:35

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

بَنَوْا مُرتَفَعَاتٍ لِلبَعلِ فِي وَادِي ابنِ هِنُّومَ، لِيُقَدِّمُوا أبْنَاءَهُمْ وَبَنَاتِهُمْ قَرَابِينَ لِلإلَهِ مُولَكَ. وَأنَا لَمْ آمُرْهُمْ بِهَذَا، وَلَا فَكَّرْتُ بِهِ. وَبِعَمَلِهِمْ هَذَا، جَعَلُوا يَهُوذَا يُخطِئُ.»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking through Jeremiah, explaining that the people built places called 'high places' to worship false gods like Baal and Molech. They even sacrificed their own children, which God did not command and was a terrible sin. This verse highlights how far the people strayed from God's true ways.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a favorite toy and your parents told you to play with it nicely. But instead, you started breaking the toy into pieces. That's how God felt about the people of Judah. They ignored His rules and did very bad things, like sacrificing their children to fake gods, which made God very sad.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BC, during a time when the people of Judah were turning away from God and following false gods. The valley of the son of Hinnom was a real place where these sacrifices took place, and this practice was considered extremely evil in the eyes of God.

Living It Out Today

Today, people still sometimes make choices that hurt themselves and others, often under the influence of harmful beliefs or peer pressure. This verse reminds us that true wisdom and safety come from following God's ways, not from following popular but destructive practices.

Topics

• idolatry
• worship
• sin
• judgment
• child sacrifice
• false gods

Related Verses

• Leviticus 18:21
• 2 Kings 23:10
• 2 Chronicles 28:3
• Ezekiel 20:31
• Romans 1:25

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'pass through the fire unto Molech'?

This refers to the practice of sacrificing children to the god Molech by passing them through a fire, which was a form of child sacrifice and was considered a grave sin against God.

Why did God feel so strongly against these practices?

God felt strongly against these practices because they involved the murder of children and the worship of false gods, which went against His commandments and showed a rejection of His authority and love.

How did the people of Judah justify these sacrifices?

The people of Judah likely justified these sacrifices by believing that Molech had the power to bring them good fortune or protect them, despite this being contrary to God's teachings.

What can we learn from this verse about false idols?

This verse teaches us that following false idols can lead to tragic consequences and that true faith should be grounded in the teachings of God, not in the promises of false gods.