Jeremiah 36:25

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَمَعَ أنَّ ألْنَاثَانَ وَدَلَايَا وَجَمَرْيَا، تَوَسَّلُوا إلَى المَلِكِ كَي لَا يُحْرِقَ المَخطُوطَةَ، إلَّا أنَّهُ لَمْ يَسْتَمِعْ إلَيْهِمْ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a moment in the story of Jeremiah where Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah try to persuade the king not to burn a scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecies. However, the king refuses to listen to their plea. The key message is about the struggle to prevent the destruction of important messages even when authority figures resist.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special book that tells a very important story. Your friend wants to throw it away, but you and two of your other friends try to stop them. Even though you ask nicely, your friend still throws the book away. It's like that, but with a king and a really important scroll.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah in the 6th century BC. It was written for the people of Judah, who were facing the threat of Babylonian invasion. The cultural setting was one of political turmoil and spiritual decline.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a teacher trying to convince the school board not to destroy valuable educational materials. Despite the teacher's best efforts, the board decides to ignore the plea, showing how sometimes good intentions can be overruled by authority.

Topics

• authority
• perseverance
• intercession
• prophets
• resistance
• faith

Related Verses

• Daniel 3:16-18
• Exodus 5:1-3
• 2 Chronicles 36:11-21
• Matthew 5:44
• 1 Peter 3:13-17

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the king not listen to Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah?

The king might have felt threatened by the message in the scroll, thinking it could undermine his authority, hence his refusal to listen to their plea.

What was the scroll that was nearly burned?

The scroll contained the prophecies of Jeremiah, which likely included warnings and calls for repentance directed at the king and his people.

How can we apply the lesson of intercession from this verse to our lives?

We can learn to intercede for others, advocating on their behalf even when it might be difficult or when our efforts may not be immediately successful.

What does this verse tell us about the challenges faced by prophets?

This verse highlights the challenges prophets faced, including resistance from those in power, making their task of delivering God's message even more difficult.