Jeremiah 5:7

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

«كَيْفَ يُمكِنُنِي أنْ أغفِرَ لَكُمْ؟ أبْنَاؤكِ تَرَكُونِي، وَأقسَمُوا بِآلِهَةٍ غَيْرِ مَوجُودَةٍ. أعْطَيْتُهُمْ كُلَّ مَا يَحتَاجُونَ إلَيْهِ، وَلَكِنَّهُمْ زَنَوْا مُحتَشِدِينَ أمَامَ بَيْتِ الزَّانِيَةِ.

What Does This Mean?

In Jeremiah 5:7, God is speaking to the people of Israel, expressing disappointment because they have abandoned Him and turned to false gods. Despite providing for them abundantly, they have engaged in immoral behaviors and idol worship.

Explained for Children

Imagine a parent who gives a child everything they need but the child still chooses to play with broken toys instead of the new ones given. That's like God giving His people everything they need but they still turn away from Him to worship other things.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BC. Jeremiah was addressing the people of Judah, warning them about their rebellion against God and their worship of false gods.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be someone who has been blessed with a fulfilling job and family but still chooses to waste time on addictive behaviors or unimportant things instead of focusing on what truly matters, like relationships and spiritual growth.

Topics

• disappointment
• worship
• forgiveness
• idolatry
• moral integrity
• divine provision

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 2:5
• Hosea 4:18
• Ezekiel 23:37
• Romans 1:25
• 1 Corinthians 6:15

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'when I had fed them to the full' mean?

It means God provided abundantly for His people, ensuring they had all they needed, but they still strayed from Him.

How does adultery relate to the message in this verse?

Adultery here symbolizes the betrayal of God's covenant by His people, turning to other gods and false ways.

What does 'troops in the harlots' houses' symbolize?

It symbolizes the widespread and organized nature of the people's rebellion against God, choosing sinful and idolatrous practices.

What can we learn about forgiveness from this verse?

We learn that forgiveness requires acknowledgment of wrongdoing and a willingness to turn back to God, as the verse implies a challenge in pardoning such deep betrayal.