Jérémie - Caput 18

Jérémie 18.1 verbum quod factum est ad Hieremiam a Domino dicens Jérémie 18.2 surge et descende in domum figuli et ibi audies verba mea Jérémie 18.3 et descendi in domum figuli et ecce ipse faciebat opus super rotam Jérémie 18.4 et dissipatum est vas quod ipse faciebat e luto manibus suis conversusque fecit illud vas alterum sicut placuerat in oculis eius ut faceret Jérémie 18.5 et factum est verbum Domini ad me dicens Jérémie 18.6 numquid sicut figulus iste non potero facere vobis domus Israhel ait Dominus ecce sicut lutum in manu figuli sic vos in manu mea domus Israhel Jérémie 18.7 repente loquar adversum gentem et adversum regnum ut eradicem et destruam et disperdam illud Jérémie 18.8 si paenitentiam egerit gens illa a malo suo quod locutus sum adversum eam agam et ego paenitentiam super malo quod cogitavi ut facerem ei Jérémie 18.9 et subito loquar de gente et regno ut aedificem et ut plantem illud Jérémie 18.10 si fecerit malum in oculis meis ut non audiat vocem meam paenitentiam agam super bono quod locutus sum ut facerem ei Jérémie 18.11 nunc ergo dic viro Iudae et habitatoribus Hierusalem dicens haec dicit Dominus ecce ego fingo contra vos malum et cogito contra vos cogitationem revertatur unusquisque a via sua mala et dirigite vias vestras et studia vestra Jérémie 18.12 qui dixerunt desperavimus post cogitationes enim nostras ibimus et unusquisque pravitatem cordis sui mali faciemus Jérémie 18.13 ideo haec dicit Dominus interrogate gentes quis audivit talia horribilia quae fecit nimis virgo Israhel Jérémie 18.14 numquid deficiet de petra agri nix Libani aut evelli possunt aquae erumpentes frigidae et defluentes Jérémie 18.15 quia oblitus est mei populus meus frustra libantes et inpingentes in viis suis in semitis saeculi ut ambularent per eas in itinere non trito Jérémie 18.16 ut fieret terra eorum in desolationem et in sibilum sempiternum omnis qui praeterit per eam obstupescet et movebit caput suum Jérémie 18.17 sicut ventus urens dispergam eos coram inimico dorsum et non faciem ostendam eis in die perditionis eorum Jérémie 18.18 et dixerunt venite et cogitemus contra Hieremiam cogitationes non enim peribit lex a sacerdote neque consilium a sapiente nec sermo a propheta venite et percutiamus eum lingua et non adtendamus ad universos sermones eius Jérémie 18.19 adtende Domine ad me et audi vocem adversariorum meorum Jérémie 18.20 numquid redditur pro bono malum quia foderunt foveam animae meae recordare quod steterim in conspectu tuo ut loquerer pro eis bonum et averterem indignationem tuam ab eis Jérémie 18.21 propterea da filios eorum in famem et deduc eos in manus gladii fiant uxores eorum absque liberis et viduae et viri earum interficiantur morte iuvenes eorum confodiantur gladio in proelio Jérémie 18.22 audiatur clamor de domibus eorum adduces enim super eos latronem repente quia foderunt foveam ut caperent me et laqueos absconderunt pedibus meis Jérémie 18.23 tu autem Domine scis omne consilium eorum adversum me in mortem ne propitieris iniquitati eorum et peccatum eorum a facie tua non deleatur fiant corruentes in conspectu tuo in tempore furoris tui abutere eis

Jérémie : Caput 18

The Powerful Analogy of the Potter in Jeremiah 18

Chapter 18 of the book of Jeremiah offers us a profound reflection on how God shapes nations and individuals. Through the evocative image of the potter working with clay, this text invites us to meditate on divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Indeed, this chapter underscores the call to repentance and the possibility of change in God's plan.

The Rejection of the Divine Message

Jeremiah 18 also illustrates the sad reality of the people's rejection of the message. We invite you to explore five biblical passages that highlight the key themes of this revelatory chapter.

Related Bible Passages

Romans 9:20-21: "But who are you, O man, that you should question God? 'Can what is formed say to its former, "Why have you made me like this?"' Has not the potter the right to make one vessel out of the same clay for a noble use and another for a dishonorable use?" This passage directly relates to the metaphor of the potter in Jeremiah 18:1-11.

2 Timothy 2:20-21: "In a large house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. If a person cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, useful to the Lord, and prepared for every good work." This verse echoes the metaphor of the potter and the possibility of change in Jeremiah 18:1-11.

Acts 5:38-39: "Therefore, in this case, I urge you: Leave these men alone and release them. If their purpose or activity is of human origin, they will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to stop them, for you will find yourselves fighting against God." This passage reflects the principle that God can change His plans based on human actions, as shown in Jeremiah 18:7-10.

Psalms 2:1-4: "Why do the nations rebel and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 'Let us tear their chains apart and cast off their fetters from us.' The Lord laughs from his throne in heaven; the Lord ridicules them." This verse addresses the people's rebellion against God and His prophet in Jeremiah 18:18-23.

2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise, as some count slowness. But he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." This passage echoes the theme of God's patience and his willingness to see people repent, as seen in Jeremiah 18:7-11.