Jeremiah 3:21

Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))

På høydene høres gråt og bønner om nåde fra Israels folk. For de hadde snudd seg bort fra Herren og glemt sin Herre og Gud. «Vend om, Mine bortkomne barn, så skal Jeg helbrede deres troløse hjerter.» Dere svarer: «Vi kommer tilbake, for Du er Herren, vår Gud. Vi tilba falske guder uten håp. Det er hos Herren vi blir frelst! Fra vår ungdoms dager av har denne skammen oppslukt all rikdommen våre fedre skapte, både dyr og barn. Vi får bare legge oss flate. Vi går under i skam, for vi har syndet mot Herren vår Gud, både vi og forfedrene våre har gjort det. Vi har ikke vært lydige mot Herren vår Gud.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a voice heard on high places where people worshiped, saying that the people of Israel were crying because they had strayed from the right path and forgotten about God. Jeremiah, the prophet, is likely conveying this message.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide and seek and you forget where your friends are. You might cry and shout because you're lost and can't find them. That's like what the Israelites were doing. They forgot about God, and now they're crying because they feel lost.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this verse around 627-585 BCE. The audience was the people of Judah, during a time when they were worshipping other gods. This was a period of spiritual decline and political turmoil.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time when you felt lost or disconnected from your faith. Like the Israelites, we sometimes forget about God in the chaos of life. The verse reminds us to return to God when we feel lost.

Topics

• repentance
• faith
• forgiveness
• spiritual decline
• return to God
• loss

Related Verses

• Psalm 119:176
• Ezekiel 18:30
• Romans 11:22
• Isaiah 55:7
• Luke 15:11-32

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Jeremiah 3:21?

Jeremiah, the prophet, is likely conveying the message of the voice heard on the high places.

What does it mean to 'pervert one's way'?

It means to go astray, to turn away from the right path, often implying a moral or spiritual deviation.

Why do they weep and supplicate?

The people of Israel are crying and pleading because they have realized their mistake in forgetting God and are seeking His forgiveness.

How can this verse apply to modern life?

It reminds us that when we feel lost or disconnected from God, like the Israelites, we can return to Him through repentance and renewed faith.