Jeremiah 36:21

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তেতিয়া ৰজাই পুথিখন আনিবলৈ যিহূদীক পঠিয়ালে, যিহূদীয়ে ইলীচামা লিখকৰ কোঁঠালিৰ পৰা তাক আনিলে। আৰু ৰজাই শুনাকৈ, আৰু তেওঁৰ ওচৰত থিয় হৈ থকা সকলো প্ৰধান লোকে শুনাকৈ যিহূদীয়ে তাক পাঠ কৰিলে।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes King Jehoiakim sending Jehudi to get a scroll that had a message from God. Jehudi reads the scroll aloud to the king and his princes. The message is important and meant for the king and his advisors to hear.

Explained for Children

Imagine the king asked one of his helpers to bring him a very important letter. This helper read the letter out loud to the king and all his friends. The letter had a special message that was meant for them all to hear, kind of like when your teacher reads a story to the whole class.

Historical Background

Jeremiah 36 was written by the prophet Jeremiah during a time when Judah was under threat from the Babylonians. This chapter describes a scroll containing God's message, which was read to King Jehoiakim and his princes. The text reflects the political and spiritual challenges of the time.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse teaches us about the importance of listening to and heeding important messages, especially those that come from higher authorities or have a moral or spiritual significance. For instance, a CEO might need to listen to a report from a trusted advisor to make informed decisions.

Topics

• prophecy
• obedience
• leadership
• scripture
• message delivery
• hearing

Related Verses

• 2 Kings 22:8-11
• Isaiah 30:8
• Matthew 24:15
• Acts 15:20
• Romans 15:4

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote the scroll mentioned in Jeremiah 36:21?

The scroll was written by Jeremiah at the command of God, likely through his scribe Baruch.

What was the content of the scroll?

The scroll contained prophecies of judgment and exile for Judah and Jerusalem, as delivered by God to Jeremiah.

Why did King Jehoiakim want to hear the scroll?

Although Jehoiakim initially ignored the message, his curiosity or concern about the content led him to seek and hear the scroll's contents.

What can we learn about reading and hearing scripture from this verse?

This verse emphasizes the importance of reading and hearing scripture carefully, understanding its message, and acting on its teachings.