Jérémie - Caput 22

Jérémie 22.1 haec dicit Dominus descende in domum regis Iuda et loqueris ibi verbum hoc Jérémie 22.2 et dices audi verbum Domini rex Iuda qui sedes super solium David tu et servi tui et populus tuus qui ingredimini per portas istas Jérémie 22.3 haec dicit Dominus facite iudicium et iustitiam et liberate vi oppressum de manu calumniatoris et advenam et pupillum et viduam nolite contristare neque opprimatis inique et sanguinem innocentem ne effundatis in loco isto Jérémie 22.4 si enim facientes feceritis verbum istud ingredientur per portas domus huius reges sedentes de genere David super thronum eius et ascendentes currus et equos ipsi et servi et populus eorum Jérémie 22.5 quod si non audieritis verba haec in memet ipso iuravi dicit Dominus quia in solitudinem erit domus haec Jérémie 22.6 quia haec dicit Dominus super domum regis Iuda Galaad tu mihi caput Libani si non posuero te solitudinem urbes inhabitabiles Jérémie 22.7 et sanctificabo super te interficientem virum et arma eius et succident electam cedrum tuam et praecipitabunt in ignem Jérémie 22.8 et pertransibunt gentes multae per civitatem hanc et dicet unusquisque proximo suo quare fecit Dominus sic civitati huic grandi Jérémie 22.9 et respondebunt eo quod dereliquerint pactum Domini Dei sui et adoraverint deos alienos et servierint eis Jérémie 22.10 nolite flere mortuum neque lugeatis super eum fletu plangite eum qui egreditur quia non revertetur ultra nec videbit terram nativitatis suae Jérémie 22.11 quia haec dicit Dominus ad Sellum filium Iosiae regem Iuda qui regnavit pro Iosia patre suo qui egressus est de loco isto non revertetur huc amplius Jérémie 22.12 sed in loco ad quem transtuli eum ibi morietur et terram istam non videbit amplius Jérémie 22.13 vae qui aedificat domum suam in iniustitia et cenacula sua non in iudicio amicum suum opprimet frustra et mercedem eius non reddet ei Jérémie 22.14 qui dicit aedificabo mihi domum latam et cenacula spatiosa qui aperit sibi fenestras et facit laquearia cedrina pingitque sinopide Jérémie 22.15 numquid regnabis quoniam confers te cedro pater tuus numquid non comedit et bibit et fecit iudicium et iustitiam tunc cum bene erat ei Jérémie 22.16 iudicavit causam pauperis et egeni in bonum suum numquid non ideo quia cognovit me dicit Dominus Jérémie 22.17 tui vero oculi et cor ad avaritiam et ad sanguinem innocentem fundendum et ad calumniam et ad cursum mali operis Jérémie 22.18 propterea haec dicit Dominus ad Ioachim filium Iosiae regem Iuda non plangent eum vae frater et vae fratres non concrepabunt ei vae domine et vae inclite Jérémie 22.19 sepultura asini sepelietur putrefactus et proiectus extra portas Hierusalem Jérémie 22.20 ascende Libanum et clama et in Basan da vocem tuam et clama ad transeuntes quia contriti sunt omnes amatores tui Jérémie 22.21 locutus sum ad te in abundantia tua dixisti non audiam haec est via tua ab adulescentia tua quia non audisti vocem meam Jérémie 22.23 quae sedes in Libano et nidificas in cedris quomodo congemuisti cum venissent tibi dolores quasi dolores parturientis Jérémie 22.24 vivo ego dicit Dominus quia si fuerit Iechonias filius Ioachim regis Iuda anulus in manu dextera mea inde avellam eum Jérémie 22.25 et dabo te in manu quaerentium animam tuam et in manu quorum tu formidas faciem et in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis et in manu Chaldeorum Jérémie 22.26 et mittam te et matrem tuam quae genuit te in terram alienam in qua nati non estis ibique moriemini Jérémie 22.27 et in terram ad quam ipsi levant animam suam ut revertantur illuc non revertentur Jérémie 22.28 numquid vas fictile atque contritum vir iste Iechonias numquid vas absque omni voluptate quare abiecti sunt ipse et semen eius et proiecti in terram quam ignoraverunt Jérémie 22.29 terra terra terra audi sermonem Domini Jérémie 22.30 haec dicit Dominus scribe virum istum sterilem virum qui in diebus suis non prosperabitur nec enim erit de semine eius vir qui sedeat super solium David et potestatem habeat ultra in Iuda

Jérémie : Caput 22

Leadership and Its Influence on the Destiny of a Nation

Chapter 22 of the Book of Jeremiah delivers powerful messages to the kings of Judah, highlighting the impact of leadership on the destiny of a nation. This incisive text confronts monarchs with their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of justice and righteousness in government. Through specific prophecies concerning various kings, Jeremiah reveals the consequences of their actions on the people and the nation.

The Theme of the "Righteous Branch"

Furthermore, Jeremiah 22 introduces the theme of the coming "righteous branch," a message of hope for those who yearn for righteousness. This chapter invites us to reflect on the foundations of governance and the need for enlightened and honest leadership.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

To better understand the enduring principles of this important chapter, consider five biblical passages that echo the teachings of Jeremiah 22.

2 Kings 23:31-32

"Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. [...] He did what was disapproved of in the Lord, just as his ancestors had done." » This historical passage directly relates to Jeremiah's prophecies concerning the kings of Judah in Jeremiah 22.

Amos 6:1

"Woe to those who live carelessly in Zion and to those who feel secure on Mount Samaria, noble men, among the first nations, to whom the people of Israel turn!" This "woe" for Amos reflects Jeremiah's warnings to the leaders in Jeremiah 22.

Micah 3:10

"You who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with wickedness! » This denunciation from Micah aligns perfectly with Jeremiah's criticism of the kings who unjustly built palaces.

Matthew 23:23

"Woe to you, lawyers and Pharisees, hypocrites! You tithe mint, dill, and cumin, but have neglected the weightier commandments of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. You must practice these things and not omit them. » In this passage, Jesus criticizes religious leaders for neglecting justice, echoing Jeremiah's warnings.

1 Peter 4:17

"For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. And if it begins at us first, what will the outcome be of those who do not obey the gospel of God?" Peter evokes judgment beginning at the house of God, reflecting the situation of the royal house in Jeremiah 22.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to realize our responsibility as leaders, whether spiritual or secular, and to work for a world where justice and righteousness prevail. May these reflections guide us on the path of wisdom and truth.