Jeremiah 4:4

Chinese TTVH 2021 (現代台語譯本漢字版)

猶大 人及 耶路撒冷 的住民啊，著給恁的心行割禮歸屬上主，除去恁內心的垃墋，才免我因為恁的歹行為發受氣，親像火𤏸起來，無人會當拍化。」

这是什么意思？

The verse is from Jeremiah and tells the people of Judah and Jerusalem to 'circumcise their hearts' to the Lord, meaning to purify their intentions and thoughts. Jeremiah warns them that if they don't, God's fury will come like an uncontrollable fire because of their evil deeds.

儿童解释

Imagine your heart is like a garden with weeds. Jeremiah is telling the people to pull out those weeds, which means getting rid of all the bad thoughts and actions. If they don't, it's like a big fire will come and burn everything because of the bad things they've done.

历史背景

Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BC. The audience was the people of Judah and Jerusalem, during a time when they were heavily influenced by pagan practices and had strayed from their faith in God. Jeremiah was a prophet, speaking on God's behalf.

今日应用

In modern times, this can apply to a person who is struggling with a habit or addiction. Instead of ignoring it, they must take action to change their heart and mind, seeking help and making a commitment to live a better life.

主题

• repentance
• purification
• divine warning
• heart purity
• judgment
• prophetic warning

相关经文

• Deuteronomy 10:16
• Deuteronomy 30:6
• Romans 2:29
• Colossians 2:11
• Ezekiel 44:9

常见问题

What does 'circumcise yourselves to the LORD' mean?

It means to purify oneself spiritually and to commit fully to God's will, rather than to external rituals alone.

Why does Jeremiah mention fury and fire?

Jeremiah uses these images to convey the seriousness of God's warning and the potential consequences of not heeding his call to repentance.

How can this verse apply to people today?

Today, it can remind individuals to examine and change their inner thoughts and motivations, seeking to align their hearts with God's will.

What are the key themes of Jeremiah 4:4?

The key themes include repentance, spiritual purification, divine warning, and the importance of heart purity over external observances.