Jeremiah 26:9
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
এই গৃহ চীলোৰ দৰে হ’ব আৰু এই নগৰ উচ্ছন্ন হৈ নিবাসী-শূন্য হ’ব বুলি কৈ, তুমি যিহোৱাৰ নামেৰে কিয় ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰিছা?” সেই কাৰণে সকলো প্ৰজাই যিহোৱাৰ গৃহত যিৰিমিয়াৰ আগত গোট খালে।
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, people are upset with Jeremiah because he prophesied that the temple and the city would become desolate like Shiloh, which was once a holy place but was destroyed. Jeremiah is facing a crowd angry at his prophecy.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you predict the future. Jeremiah did that, but he said the city would become empty like an old, abandoned playground. Everyone got mad at him for saying that and surrounded him in the temple.
Historical Background
Jeremiah 26:9 is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah in the late 7th century BCE. The audience was primarily the people of Judah, and the setting was a time of political and religious turmoil leading up to the Babylonian exile.
Living It Out Today
If someone predicts that a community will face hard times, it can lead to controversy and backlash. Imagine if a local weather forecaster predicted a devastating storm and faced criticism for 'causing panic'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why were people angry at Jeremiah?
People were angry because they felt Jeremiah was making a negative prediction about their holy city and temple, which they believed would never be destroyed.
What happened to Shiloh?
Shiloh was once a significant religious center but was later destroyed. Jeremiah used this as an analogy to show that even a holy place can be abandoned.
Why did Jeremiah make this prophecy?
Jeremiah was a prophet who believed he was speaking God's words, warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their actions and calling them to repentance.
How is Jeremiah's prophecy relevant today?
Today, this prophecy reminds us of the consequences of ignoring God's warnings and the importance of taking prophetic messages seriously, even if they are not what we want to hear.