Jeremiah 13:17

Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)

وإن لم تنصتوا فإن نفسي تبكي في الخفاء من أجل كبريائكم، وتذرف عيناي الدموع المريرة، فتسيل العبرات لأن الرب قد سبى شعبه.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God, through the prophet Jeremiah, warns the people that if they do not listen to His message, He will cry because of their pride and the suffering of His people. Jeremiah expresses deep sorrow over the captivity of God's people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy that you lost, and you feel really sad about it. That's how God feels when His people don't listen to Him and get into trouble. He feels very sad and cries because He loves them so much.

Historical Background

This verse comes from the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BCE. Jeremiah was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of not following God's ways. The Israelites were facing the threat of the Babylonian captivity due to their pride and disobedience.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a parent tries to guide their child away from harmful habits, but the child ignores the advice. The parent might feel deeply saddened and cry over the impending consequences of the child's choices.

Topics

• pride
• sorrow
• captivity
• divine judgment
• God's compassion
• prophetic warning

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 9:4
• 2 Chronicles 36:20
• Luke 19:41
• Isaiah 49:15
• Psalms 51:17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Jeremiah 13:17?

The main message is that God is deeply saddened by the pride and disobedience of His people, leading to their suffering and captivity. He longs for them to listen and follow His ways.

Why is God weeping in Jeremiah 13:17?

God is weeping because He loves His people deeply and is distressed over their pride and the resulting consequences of their disobedience.

How does Jeremiah 13:17 relate to today's world?

This verse can be applied to any situation where a guiding figure (like a parent or leader) feels sorrow over the choices of those they care for, leading to negative outcomes.

What can we learn from Jeremiah 13:17 about pride?

Jeremiah 13:17 teaches us that pride can lead to negative consequences and that God's heart is grieved by it. It encourages humility and listening to divine guidance.