Jeremiah 9:17
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে: তোমালোকে বিবেচনা কৰা; বিলাপ-কাৰিণীহঁতক মাতা, তেওঁলোক আহক; বিলাপ কৰাত নিপুণ মহিলাসকলৰ ওচৰলৈ মানুহ পঠিওৱা, তেওঁলোক আহক।
What Does This Mean?
The Lord is speaking through Jeremiah, telling the people to call for mourning women and skilled women to come. This is because something tragic is about to happen, and the community needs to come together to grieve and support one another.
Explained for Children
Imagine if something sad was about to happen, and your parents asked you to invite your friends who are really good at helping people feel better when they're sad. That's what's happening here, but it's the Lord asking the people to call for help in a time of sorrow.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BC, during the Babylonian invasion of Judah. He is speaking to the Israelites who are about to face a great tragedy, and he is asking them to seek out those skilled in lamenting and mourning.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, if a community faces a tragedy, like a natural disaster, it's important to bring in support from outside, such as mental health professionals or grief counselors, to help the community cope and heal.
Topics
mourningtragedycommunity supportspiritual guidancegrief counselingbiblical lament
Related Verses
Ezekiel 27:30Ecclesiastes 7:2-4Matthew 9:14-151 Corinthians 15:51-54Revelation 18:9-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'cunning women' mean in this context?
In this context, 'cunning women' refers to those skilled in the art of mourning and lamenting, not as a negative term but as those with expertise in these areas.
Why does Jeremiah call for mourning women?
Jeremiah calls for mourning women to prepare the community for the sorrow and tragedy that is about to come, emphasizing the need for communal support and proper grieving.
How can we apply this verse to contemporary situations?
Today, this verse can be applied by bringing in professional support, like mental health counselors, to help communities process and heal from tragedies.
What other Bible passages discuss mourning?
Verses like Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 and Revelation 18:9-10 also discuss mourning and can provide further insight into how the Bible views grief and lament.