Jeremiah 23:40

French (La Sainte Bible par Louis Segond 1910)

Je mettrai sur vous un opprobre éternel Et une honte éternelle, Qui ne s'oublieront pas.

Que signifie ce verset ?

In this verse, God is speaking and says He will bring shame and reproach that will never be forgotten upon the people who have disobeyed Him. The key message is about the lasting consequences of disobedience.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine if you did something really naughty, and your parents said you would always be reminded of it. That's what God is saying here. He's telling the people that their naughty actions will always be remembered, and it will make them feel ashamed.

Contexte historique

Jeremiah 23:40 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 600 BC. Jeremiah was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them of the consequences of their disobedience to God. The cultural setting was one of religious and political turmoil.

Application pour aujourd'hui

Imagine a situation where someone spreads rumors about a colleague, causing a lot of damage to the person's reputation. This verse reminds us that even if the rumors are eventually cleared, the damage might remain, causing a 'perpetual shame' that is hard to forget.

Thèmes

• consequences
• disobedience
• shame
• reproach
• forgiveness
• God's judgment

Versets liés

• Isaiah 64:5
• Ezekiel 36:29
• Romans 2:20
• Isaiah 59:19
• Ezekiel 36:32

Questions fréquentes

Why does God bring reproach?

God brings reproach as a consequence of disobedience to emphasize the seriousness of the actions and to bring about repentance.

What does 'everlasting reproach' mean?

It means that the shame and reproach will not be forgotten, serving as a constant reminder of past wrongdoings.

How can one find forgiveness despite the reproach?

Through repentance and turning back to God, one can find forgiveness and begin the process of healing from the reproach.

What are the real-life applications of this verse?

This verse can be applied to understand the long-lasting impacts of our actions, especially when they lead to harm or wrongdoing towards others.