Jeremiah 23:15

German TKW (Textbibel von Kautzsch und Weizsäcker)

Darum spricht Jahwe der Heerscharen also in betreff der Propheten: Fürwahr, ich will sie mit Wermut speisen und mit Giftwasser tränken; denn von den Propheten Jerusalems ist Ruchlosigkeit ausgegangen über das ganze Land!

Was bedeutet das?

In this verse, God is speaking to the false prophets in Jerusalem. He says that because they have spread lies and profanity, He will punish them severely by feeding them 'wormwood' and making them drink 'gall'. This means they will suffer greatly for their deceitful actions.

Für Kinder erklärt

Imagine if you had a group of friends who told a lot of lies to everyone in your school. God is like a teacher who says he will make those friends eat something very bitter and drink something yucky as a punishment for spreading lies around the school.

Historischer Hintergrund

Jeremiah 23:15 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. He lived during a time of great turmoil for the kingdom of Judah, and he was addressing false prophets who were misleading the people. This verse comes from a broader context of divine judgment against those who led the people astray.

Anwendung für heute

In modern times, this verse can apply to people in leadership roles who use their position to mislead others. For example, a news anchor spreading false information to influence public opinion would be similar to the false prophets Jeremiah warns about. The lesson is clear: there are consequences for leading others astray through deceit.

Themen

• divine judgment
• leadership
• deception
• punishment
• prophecy
• false teaching

Verwandte Verse

• Deuteronomy 29:18
• Amos 8:11-12
• Matthew 24:11
• 2 Peter 2:1
• Revelation 2:24

Häufige Fragen

What does 'wormwood' and 'gall' mean in this verse?

Wormwood and gall both refer to bitter and unpleasant things. In the context of the verse, they symbolize the bitter consequences of spreading lies and profanity.

Who are the false prophets mentioned here?

The false prophets are those who claim to speak for God but actually spread lies and misleading information, leading the people of Jerusalem astray.

What is the punishment described in this verse?

The punishment described is a symbolic and severe one, involving bitter food and drink, representing the harsh consequences of spreading lies and profanity.

How does this verse apply to today’s leaders?

Today’s leaders, especially those in positions of influence, can learn from this verse that leading others astray through deceit will eventually lead to negative consequences, just as the false prophets were punished.