Jeremiah 7:32
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
لِذَلِكَ سَتَأْتِي أيَّامٌ، يَقُولُ اللهُ ، عِنْدَمَا لَنْ يَعُودَ يُقَالُ: ‹هَذَا وَادِي تُوفَةَ، وَهَذَا وَادِي ابنِ هِنُّومَ.› بَلْ سَيَقُولُونَ: ‹هَذَا وَادِي القَتلِ.› وَسَيَدْفِنُونَ فِي تُوفَةَ، لِأنَّ هَذَا هُوَ وَادِي الجُثَثِ. سَيَدْفِنُونَ النَّاسَ هُنَاكَ حَتَّى لَا يَعُودَ هُنَاكَ مُتَّسَعٌ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Jeremiah says that a place called Tophet will change its name and become known as a place of slaughter. God is speaking through Jeremiah, saying that people will bury so many there that there won't be any space left. The main message is about judgment and the seriousness of God's warnings.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your playground had to be renamed because something very sad happened there. That's what's happening in this verse. God is telling the people that a place where they used to play will become a very sad place because of their actions.
Historical Background
This verse was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 B.C., during a time when Judah was facing severe judgments from God. Jeremiah was warning the people about the consequences of their sins, particularly their idolatry and child sacrifice practices.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, this verse can remind us of the consequences of our actions and choices. Just as the people of Judah faced severe judgment for their sins, we too must be mindful of the impact our decisions have, especially in our community and on our environment.
Topics
judgmentconsequencessinwarningGod's sovereigntyrepentance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Tophet' refer to in this verse?
Tophet was a place in the valley of Hinnom where sacrifices were made to pagan gods. God is indicating it will become a place of burial and judgment.
Why is God changing the name of the place?
The name change symbolizes the transformation of the place from one of pagan worship to a place of judgment and burial, reflecting the gravity of the consequences for their actions.
What does the burial in Tophet until there is no space left mean?
This indicates the severity of the judgment, suggesting that so many people will die that the place will become overwhelmed with bodies, emphasizing the dire consequences of their actions.
How does this relate to God's character?
This verse shows God's seriousness about justice and the consequences of sin, but also reflects His role in guiding and protecting His people from the results of their own actions.