Suno! Merī qaum dūr-darāz mulk se chīḳh chīḳh kar madad ke lie āwāz de rahī hai. Log pūchhte haiṅ, “Kyā Rab Siyyūn meṅ nahīṅ hai, kyā Yarūshalam kā Bādshāh ab se wahāṅ sukūnat nahīṅ kartā?” “Suno, unhoṅ ne apne mujassamoṅ aur bekār ajnabī butoṅ kī pūjā karke mujhe kyoṅ taish dilāyā?”
What Does This Mean?
Jeremiah is speaking here, expressing the distress of the people who are far from home. The verse questions why the people are worshipping false gods instead of the one true God who rules from Zion.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're far from home and you're sad because you miss your family. Jeremiah is like a big brother saying, 'Why are you playing with toys that don't really help you, when you have a real family who loves you?'
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet in the 6th century BCE, wrote this during a time of great distress for the Jewish people. The Babylonians had conquered Jerusalem, and the people were taken into exile. The verse reflects the people's cry and their misplaced faith in idols.
Living It Out Today
Think about a time when you felt far from your support system. This verse reminds us to rely on the true source of help and not to let distractions lead us away from what truly matters.