Jeremiah 9:17

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ))

የሠራዊት ጌታ እንዲህ ይላል፦ “አስተውሉ፥ እንዲመጡም አልቃሾች ሴቶችን ጥሩ፤ እንዲመጡም ወደ ብልሃተኞች ሴቶች ላኩ፤

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

• mourning
• tragedy
• community support
• spiritual guidance
• grief counseling
• biblical lament

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 27:30
• Ecclesiastes 7:2-4
• Matthew 9:14-15
• 1 Corinthians 15:51-54
• Revelation 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.