Jérémie - Caput 27

Jérémie 27.1 in principio regni Ioachim filii Iosiae regis Iuda factum est verbum istud ad Hieremiam a Domino dicens Jérémie 27.2 haec dicit Dominus ad me fac tibi vincula et catenas et pones eas in collo tuo Jérémie 27.3 et mittes eas ad regem Edom et ad regem Moab et ad regem filiorum Ammon et ad regem Tyri et ad regem Sidonis in manu nuntiorum qui venerunt Hierusalem ad Sedeciam regem Iuda Jérémie 27.4 et praecipies eis ut ad dominos suos loquantur haec dicit Dominus exercituum Deus Israhel haec dicetis ad dominos vestros Jérémie 27.5 ego feci terram et hominem et iumenta quae sunt super faciem terrae in fortitudine mea magna et in brachio meo extento et dedi eam ei qui placuit in oculis meis Jérémie 27.6 et nunc itaque ego dedi omnes terras istas in manu Nabuchodonosor regis Babylonis servi mei insuper et bestias agri dedi ei ut serviant illi Jérémie 27.7 et servient ei omnes gentes et filio eius et filio filii eius donec veniat tempus terrae eius et ipsius et servient ei gentes multae et reges magni Jérémie 27.8 gens autem et regnum quod non servierit Nabuchodonosor regi Babylonis et quicumque non curvaverit collum suum sub iugo regis Babylonis in gladio et in fame et in peste visitabo super gentem illam ait Dominus donec consumam eos in manu eius Jérémie 27.9 vos ergo nolite audire prophetas vestros et divinos et somniatores et augures et maleficos qui dicunt vobis non servietis regi Babylonis Jérémie 27.10 quia mendacium prophetant vobis ut longe faciant vos de terra vestra et eiciant vos et pereatis Jérémie 27.11 porro gens quae subiecerit cervicem suam sub iugo regis Babylonis et servierit ei dimittam eam in terra sua dicit Dominus et colet eam et habitabit in ea Jérémie 27.12 et ad Sedeciam regem Iuda locutus sum secundum omnia verba haec dicens subicite colla vestra sub iugo regis Babylonis et servite ei et populo eius et vivetis Jérémie 27.13 quare moriemini tu et populus tuus gladio fame et peste sicut locutus est Dominus ad gentem quae servire noluerit regi Babylonis Jérémie 27.14 nolite audire verba prophetarum dicentium vobis non servietis regi Babylonis quia mendacium ipsi loquuntur vobis Jérémie 27.15 quia non misi eos ait Dominus et ipsi prophetant in nomine meo mendaciter ut eiciant vos et pereatis tam vos quam prophetae qui vaticinantur vobis Jérémie 27.16 et ad sacerdotes et ad populum istum locutus sum dicens haec dicit Dominus nolite audire verba prophetarum vestrorum qui prophetant vobis dicentes ecce vasa Domini revertentur de Babylone nunc cito mendacium enim prophetant vobis Jérémie 27.17 nolite ergo audire eos sed servite regi Babylonis ut vivatis quare datur haec civitas in solitudinem Jérémie 27.18 et si prophetae sunt et est verbum Domini in eis occurrant Domino exercituum ut non veniant vasa quae derelicta fuerant in domum Domini et in domum regis Iuda et in Hierusalem in Babylonem Jérémie 27.19 quia haec dicit Dominus exercituum ad columnas et ad mare et ad bases et ad reliqua vasorum quae remanserunt in civitate hac Jérémie 27.20 quae non tulit Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis cum transferret Iechoniam filium Ioachim regem Iuda de Hierusalem in Babylonem et omnes optimates Iuda et Hierusalem Jérémie 27.21 quia haec dicit Dominus exercituum Deus Israhel ad vasa quae derelicta sunt in domum Domini et in domum regis Iuda et Hierusalem Jérémie 27.22 in Babylonem transferentur et ibi erunt usque ad diem visitationis suae dicit Dominus et adferri faciam ea et restitui in loco isto

Jérémie : Caput 27

Reflection on the Yoke of Jeremiah 27

Chapter 27 of the book of Jeremiah offers a powerful illustration of the concept of yoke. It raises a crucial question: how should nations respond to Babylonian domination? Through powerful symbols, this text invites us to consider the necessary submission to King Nebuchadnezzar. It also warns against false prophets who promise immediate deliverance while predicting the return of the temple utensils in the near future. Together, let's reflect on five biblical passages that illuminate the profound themes of this thought-provoking chapter.

1. 1 Kings 22:11

"Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made horns of iron and said, 'Thus says the Lord: With these you shall strike the Arameans until they are destroyed.'" This verse illustrates how a false prophet uses a physical symbol, similar to the yoke worn by Jeremiah in chapter 27.

2. Ezekiel 13:3

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have not seen!" This passage underscores the condemnation of false prophets, a central theme in Jeremiah 27.

3. Deuteronomy 28:48

"Therefore, hungry and thirsty, naked and in extreme poverty, you will serve the enemies whom the Lord sends against you. He will put a yoke of iron on your neck until he destroys you." This verse evokes the image of an iron yoke, reminiscent of the wooden yoke used by Jeremiah.

4. 2 Chronicles 36:7

"Nebuchadnezzar took certain utensils from the temple of the Lord to Babylon and placed them in his temple." This passage echoes the fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy concerning the temple utensils, as mentioned in Jeremiah 27:19-22.

5. Matthew 11:29

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Here, Jesus uses the metaphor of the yoke in a positive way, offering a striking contrast to the negative use observed in Jeremiah 27.

These passages invite us to meditate on the notion of submission and deliverance, reminding us that true peace and rest are found in Christ, even in the midst of trials. May our faith guide us through the yokes of this world, always seeking divine light in times of uncertainty.