Jeremiah 51:17

Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))

すべての人は愚かで知恵がなく、すべての金細工人はその造った偶像のために恥をこうむる。その偶像は偽り物で、そのうちに息がないからだ。

この聖句の意味

This verse from Jeremiah 51:17 says that people are foolish because of their knowledge and that those who make idols are confused by them. It tells us that idols are false and have no life. Jeremiah is the speaker, warning people about the emptiness of idols.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you have a toy that looks like it can talk and move, but it can't do anything on its own. This verse is like saying that even though people make things to worship, those things are just like that toy—they can't do anything and aren't real.

歴史的背景

The prophet Jeremiah wrote this around 626-586 BCE, during a time when the Babylonians were a powerful force. This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy against Babylon, addressing those who made and worshipped idols, emphasizing their emptiness and falsehood.

今日への適用

In today's world, this verse can remind us to be cautious of putting too much faith in material things or false idols like wealth, fame, or power, which can distract us from true values and God.

トピック

• idolatry
• faith
• falsehood
• Babylon
• prophets
• Jeremiah

関連する聖句

• Isaiah 44:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 8:4
• Psalm 115:4-8
• Jeremiah 2:28
• 1 John 5:21

よくある質問

Who wrote Jeremiah 51:17?

The prophet Jeremiah wrote this verse as part of his prophecy against Babylon.

What is the main message of Jeremiah 51:17?

The main message is that idols are false and have no life, and those who make and worship them are foolish.

How does this verse apply to modern life?

It reminds us to be cautious of putting too much faith in material things or false idols, which can distract us from true values and God.

What other verses in the Bible discuss idols?

Verses like Isaiah 44:9-10, 1 Corinthians 8:4, and Psalm 115:4-8 also address the topic of idols and false worship.