Jeremiah 37:19
French (La Bible expliquée)
Et que sont devenus vos prophètes, qui vous prédisaient que le roi de Babylone ne viendrait pas s'attaquer à vous ni à ce pays? » Profitant de l'interruption momentanée du siège, Jérémie décide d'aller à Anatoth, son village natal. Ce voyage est probablement à mettre en lien avec l'achat récent d'un champ par Jérémie (32.1-15). Lorsqu'il quitte la ville, Jérémie est accusé de vouloir déserter Jérusalem et passer à l'ennemi comme d'autres l'ont fait avant lui (38.19). De fait, le message de Jérémie ne semble pas très patriotique aux oreilles de certains puisqu'il prédit la défaite devant les Babyloniens. On agit donc à son égard comme envers un traître; pourtant, il a seulement parlé au nom du Seigneur.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Jeremiah, a prophet, is asking some people where their prophets are who said the king of Babylon would not attack them. Jeremiah is questioning the accuracy of those prophecies.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who promised you that no one would come to your house to play, but now someone is knocking on your door. Jeremiah is asking why the prophets didn't get it right and why the king of Babylon is coming when they said he wouldn't.
Historical Background
This verse is from the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 BC. It was written during a time when Jerusalem was facing threats from the Babylonian empire, and the people were trying to understand what was happening to them.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this verse by questioning the accuracy of the advice we receive, especially when it affects our safety or well-being. Just like Jeremiah, we can look back and ask where the truth lies when predictions fail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is speaking in Jeremiah 37:19?
Jeremiah, the prophet, is speaking to those who believed in the false prophets.
What is the main message of Jeremiah 37:19?
The main message is a challenge to the reliability of false prophecies that promised safety from the Babylonian threat.
How does Jeremiah 37:19 apply to modern life?
It teaches us to question the accuracy of advice and prophecies, especially those that affect our safety and well-being.
What other scriptures can I read to better understand Jeremiah 37:19?
You can read Ezekiel 14:3, Isaiah 44:25, 2 Chronicles 36:15, Matthew 24:11, and Acts 21:11 for more context on prophets and truth.