Jeremiah 36:23
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jehudi is reading from a scroll that contains messages from the prophet Jeremiah. As he reads, he cuts the scroll with a penknife and throws it into a fire, burning it completely. This shows a rejection of the divine message.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a book with important messages from a friend. But as someone reads from it, they cut the pages and throw them into a fireplace, burning them all up. That's what happened here, and it shows that they didn't want to listen to the message.
Historical Background
This verse comes from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. It describes a historical event where King Jehoiakim's servant, Jehudi, burns the scroll containing Jeremiah's prophecies. The audience was the people of Judah during a time of political unrest and divine judgment.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where someone dismisses important advice or warnings without considering them. For instance, ignoring medical advice because it's inconvenient can lead to worse outcomes, just like Jehudi's actions led to greater judgment.