Jeremiah 49:7
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
ইদোমৰ বিষয়। বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে, তৈমনত জানো আৰু জ্ঞান নাই? বুদ্ধিয়কবিলাকৰ পৰা জানো পৰামৰ্শ লোপ পালে? তেওঁবিলাকৰ জ্ঞান জানো নাইকিয়া হ’ল?
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, the Lord is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah and questioning Edom's wise people, asking if they have lost their wisdom and good judgment. The verse implies that even the wise people of Edom have failed to understand the coming judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a group of really smart friends, but one day, they all forget how to solve problems. This verse is like the Lord asking why the smart people in Edom can't see that bad things are coming.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this prophecy around 600 BCE during the time of the Babylonian invasion. Edom was a neighboring nation to Israel known for its wise people. This prophecy was given to warn and judge Edom for their pride and lack of wisdom.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse reminds us to always seek God's wisdom and not rely solely on our own knowledge. For example, when facing a big decision at work or school, it's important to seek guidance and not just rely on our own understanding.
Topics
judgmentwisdomprideprophecyGod's sovereigntywarning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Lord question the wisdom of Edom in Jeremiah 49:7?
The Lord questions the wisdom of Edom to highlight their failure to understand the coming judgment and their lack of discernment, despite being known for their wise people.
What does it mean that wisdom is 'vanished' in Teman?
It means that the wise people of Teman, a region within Edom, have lost their ability to see the coming judgment and are no longer able to give good counsel.
How does Jeremiah 49:7 relate to the overall message of the book of Jeremiah?
This verse fits into Jeremiah's overall message of warning the nations, including Edom, of God's judgment and calling them to repentance and wisdom.
What can we learn about seeking wisdom from this verse?
We can learn that true wisdom comes from God and that relying solely on human understanding can lead to mistakes and failure to see the bigger picture or coming judgments.