Scheer uw hoofdhaar af, o Jeruzalem! en werp het weg, en verhef een weeklacht op de hoge plaatsen; want de HEERE heeft het geslacht Zijner verbolgenheid verworpen en verlaten.
Wat betekent dit?
Jeremiah is speaking to Jerusalem, telling them to cut off their hair and mourn because God has rejected them due to their wickedness. This verse shows the consequences of disobeying God.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
Imagine you have a favorite toy, and you keep breaking it even though your mom and dad tell you not to. One day, they say, 'We can't keep giving you this toy if you keep breaking it.' That's a bit like what God is saying to Jerusalem here. He's so sad that he wants them to show their sadness too by cutting their hair and crying.
Historische achtergrond
Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC during the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem. It was a time of great turmoil and judgment for the Israelites, who had turned away from God's commandments.
Toepassing voor vandaag
If someone is consistently doing something wrong, despite warnings, they might face serious consequences. This could apply to a friend who keeps lying to you; they might lose your trust if they don't change.