Jeremiah 22:21
Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))
ما معنى هذا؟
In this verse, God speaks to the people, reminding them that He tried to communicate with them when things were good, but they refused to listen. This attitude of disobedience has been consistent since they were young.
شرح للأطفال
Imagine your mom or dad trying to talk to you about important things when you're happy and playing, but you keep saying, 'I don't want to listen.' This is what God is saying happened to Him many times. He tried to talk, but people kept saying they didn’t want to listen, just like you might not want to listen to your parents sometimes.
السياق التاريخي
Jeremiah, the prophet, wrote this around 626-586 BCE. He was addressing the leaders and people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of ignoring God's commands. The cultural setting was one of political turmoil and moral decline.
التطبيق اليوم
Imagine a manager trying to share important advice for a project's success, but the team members ignore it, thinking they know better. Later, when the project fails, they regret not listening. This verse reminds us of the importance of heeding good advice, especially when things are going well.