Jeremiah 6:1

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

“হে বিন্যামীনৰ সন্তান সকল, তোমালোকে যিৰূচালেমৰ মাজৰ পৰা ৰক্ষাৰ পাবৰ বাবে পলোৱা, আৰু তকোৱাত শিঙা বজোৱা। আৰু বৈৎহক্কেৰমত এক নিচান তোলা; কিয়নো উত্তৰ ফালৰ পৰা এক অমঙ্গল আৰু মহাসংহাৰে দেখা দিছে।

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the prophet Jeremiah, telling the people of Benjamin to flee Jerusalem because an enemy is coming from the north. They are instructed to blow a trumpet in Tekoa and set up a fire signal in Bethhaccerem to warn others.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek, and you see someone coming to find you. Jeremiah is like a friend telling you to quickly hide and tell your other friends by using a whistle and a flashlight to warn them that it's time to hide.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet of the 7th and 6th centuries BC, wrote this text during the time of the Babylonian invasion of Judah. It was directed at the people of Benjamin, a tribe in Jerusalem, warning them of impending danger from the north.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this could be like getting an urgent message to evacuate a city due to an incoming natural disaster or danger. It teaches us to listen to warnings and act quickly to protect ourselves and others.

Topics

• warning
• prophesy
• destruction
• evacuation
• threat
• tribal history

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 38:14
• Isaiah 13:5
• Joshua 18:21
• Matthew 24:33
• Revelation 6:12

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 6:1?

The speaker is the prophet Jeremiah, warning the people of Benjamin about the impending danger.

Why are the people of Benjamin being told to flee?

They are being warned of an approaching enemy from the north, likely the Babylonian forces, who posed a significant threat.

What does the trumpet and fire signal represent?

The trumpet and fire signal are methods of communication to alert others of the danger and to gather and evacuate promptly.

How does Jeremiah 6:1 relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse connects with other prophetic warnings in the Old Testament about impending destruction and the need for people to heed warnings from God's messengers.