Jeremiah 25:3

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Depuis la treizième année de Josias, fils d'Amon, roi de Juda, il y a vingt-trois ans que la parole de l'Eternel m'a été adressée; je vous ai parlé, je vous ai parlé dès le matin, et vous n'avez pas écouté.

What Does This Mean?

Jeremiah is speaking, telling the people that for about ten years, he has been warning them from God about their wrongdoings, but they have not listened. He mentions the years of King Josiah to give context to the timeline of his messages.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend has been telling you for a long time that eating too much candy is bad, but you keep ignoring them. Jeremiah is like that friend, and God is the one telling him to keep warning the people, even though they don’t want to listen.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this during the reign of King Josiah in Judah. This verse is part of Jeremiah's collection of prophetic messages warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their sins, spanning from the 13th year of King Josiah to the 23rd year.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us of the importance of listening to advice and warnings, especially from those who have our best interests at heart. For example, if a mentor or friend keeps reminding you about the risks of a certain career path, it’s wise to listen and consider their perspective.

Topics

• prophets
• advice
• listening
• warnings
• God's patience
• faith

Related Verses

• Isaiah 6:9
• Luke 13:34
• 1 Corinthians 10:11
• Ezekiel 33:30-33
• Amos 3:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 25:3?

Jeremiah is speaking. He is a prophet who received messages from God to deliver to the people of Judah.

Why does Jeremiah mention King Josiah?

Jeremiah mentions King Josiah to give a timeframe for his prophetic messages, indicating the years from Josiah's reign when he started and continued to warn the people.

What is the main message of Jeremiah in this verse?

The main message is that Jeremiah has been warning the people for a long time, but they have not listened, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to God's warnings.

How does this verse apply to our lives today?

It reminds us that we should listen carefully to advice and warnings, especially from those who have our best interests at heart, much like Jeremiah's messages to the people of Judah.