Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Å, Jerusalem, rens bort all ondskapen fra hjertet ditt, så du kan bli frelst! Hvor lenge skal de onde tankene få rom i ditt indre? For en stemme høres fra Dan og forkynner ulykke fra Efraims fjelland: «Gjør det kjent for folkeslagene, ja, forkynn det for Jerusalem: Fienden kommer fra et fjernt land og lar krigsrop lyde mot byene i Juda. De beleirer dem slik som voktere holder øye med en åker fordi hun har gjort opprør mot Meg», sier Herren. «Dette har dere skyld i selv, det kommer av deres egen ondskap. Ja, det er bittert, det rammer dere rett i hjertet.»
What Does This Mean?
Jeremiah is speaking to Jerusalem, warning them to cleanse their hearts from wickedness to be saved. He asks how long they will allow their evil thoughts to remain inside.
Explained for Children
Imagine your heart is like a toy box, and you have some toys that aren't nice. Jeremiah is telling Jerusalem to clean out the toy box by getting rid of the not-so-nice toys so they can be happy and safe.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this during the 7th century BCE, addressing the people of Jerusalem. He is warning them about their wicked ways and the consequences that will follow if they do not change.
Living It Out Today
A modern scenario could be someone who often thinks negative thoughts or harbors anger towards others. This verse encourages them to examine and cleanse their hearts, replacing those thoughts with positive ones.
Jeremiah, the prophet, is speaking to the people of Jerusalem, warning them of the consequences of their wickedness.
What does it mean to wash the heart?
Washing the heart means to cleanse oneself of wickedness and evil thoughts, purifying the inner self to be in line with God's will.
Why is heart cleansing important?
Heart cleansing is important because it allows a person to be saved and live a life free from the burden of wickedness and vain thoughts.
How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply this verse by being mindful of our thoughts and actions, and making a conscious effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones, guided by God's teachings.