Jérémie - Caput 37

Jérémie 37.1 et regnavit rex Sedecias filius Iosiae pro Iechonia filio Ioachim quem constituit regem Nabuchodonosor rex Babylonis in terra Iuda Jérémie 37.2 et non oboedivit ipse et servi eius et populus terrae verbis Domini quae locutus est in manu Hieremiae prophetae Jérémie 37.3 et misit rex Sedecias Iuchal filium Selemiae et Sophoniam filium Maasiae sacerdotem ad Hieremiam prophetam dicens ora pro nobis Dominum Deum nostrum Jérémie 37.4 Hieremias autem libere ambulabat in medio populi non enim miserant eum in custodiam carceris Jérémie 37.5 igitur exercitus Pharao egressus est Aegyptum et audientes Chaldei qui obsidebant Hierusalem huiuscemodi nuntium recesserunt ab Hierusalem Jérémie 37.6 et factum est verbum Domini ad Hieremiam prophetam dicens Jérémie 37.7 haec dicit Dominus Deus Israhel sic dicetis regi Iuda qui misit vos ad me ad interrogandum ecce exercitus Pharaonis qui egressus est vobis in auxilium revertetur in terram suam in Aegyptum Jérémie 37.8 et redient Chaldei et bellabunt contra civitatem hanc et capient eam et incendent igni Jérémie 37.9 haec dicit Dominus nolite decipere animas vestras dicentes euntes abibunt et recedent a nobis Chaldei quia non abibunt Jérémie 37.10 sed et si percusseritis omnem exercitum Chaldeorum qui proeliantur adversum vos et derelicti fuerint ex eis aliqui vulnerati singuli de tentorio suo consurgent et incendent civitatem hanc igni Jérémie 37.11 ergo cum recessisset exercitus Chaldeorum ab Hierusalem propter exercitum Pharaonis Jérémie 37.12 egressus est Hieremias de Hierusalem ut iret in terram Beniamin et divideret ibi possessionem in conspectu civium Jérémie 37.13 cumque pervenisset ad portam Beniamin erat ibi custos portae per vices nomine Hierias filius Selemiae filii Ananiae et adprehendit Hieremiam prophetam dicens ad Chaldeos profugis Jérémie 37.14 et respondit Hieremias falsum est non fugio ad Chaldeos et non audivit eum sed conprehendit Hierias Hieremiam et adduxit eum ad principes Jérémie 37.15 quam ob rem irati principes contra Hieremiam caesum eum miserunt in carcerem qui erat in domo Ionathan scribae ipse enim praepositus erat super carcerem Jérémie 37.16 itaque ingressus est Hieremias in domum laci et in ergastula et sedit ibi Hieremias diebus multis Jérémie 37.17 mittens autem rex Sedecias tulit eum et interrogavit in domo sua abscondite et dixit putasne est sermo a Domino et dixit Hieremias est et ait in manu regis Babylonis traderis Jérémie 37.18 et dixit Hieremias ad regem Sedeciam quid peccavi tibi et servis tuis et populo tuo quia misisti me in domum carceris Jérémie 37.19 ubi sunt prophetae vestri qui prophetabant vobis et dicebant non veniet rex Babylonis super vos et super terram hanc Jérémie 37.20 nunc ergo audi obsecro domine mi rex valeat deprecatio mea in conspectu tuo et ne me remittas in domum Ionathan scribae ne moriar ibi Jérémie 37.21 praecepit ergo rex Sedecias ut traderetur Hieremias in vestibulo carceris et daretur ei torta panis cotidie excepto pulmento donec consumerentur omnes panes de civitate et mansit Hieremias in vestibulo carceris

Jérémie : Caput 37

Reflection on Jeremiah Chapter 37

Chapter 37 of the Book of Jeremiah immerses us in the persistent disbelief of the people of Judah in the Word of God. This crucial text invites us to reflect on how the prophet Jeremiah faced the opposition and challenges that presented themselves to him. Indeed, this chapter recounts Zedekiah's reign, the king's appeal to Jeremiah to intercede on his behalf, and the prophet's unjust imprisonment.

Central Themes

Jeremiah 37 highlights several important themes, such as:

This chapter also illustrates the tension between the false hopes that humans may have and the divine truth that endures beyond appearances.

Enlightening Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the central themes of Jeremiah 37, consider five biblical passages that resonate with its teachings:

2 Kings 24:20: "Because of the anger of the Lord all this was done in Jerusalem and in Judah, until he drove them out from his presence. But Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon." This verse provides the historical context for the events described in Jeremiah 37, explaining the reason for God's anger against Judah.

Ezekiel 17:15: "But the king rebelled against him, sending messengers to Egypt to obtain horses and a large army. Will he succeed? Will those who commit such things escape? Will those who break the covenant escape?" This passage reflects the situation described in Jeremiah 37:5-7, where the king of Judah seeks help from Egypt against Babylon.

Proverbs 21:1: "The king's heart is like a river controlled by the Lord; he directs it where he wishes." This proverb relates to the situation in Jeremiah 37, where we see God controlling events despite King Zedekiah's decisions.

Psalm 118:8-9: "It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes." These verses reflect the theme of Jeremiah 37, where trust in Egypt (humankind) proves futile against God's plan.

Isaiah 30:7: "For Egypt cannot help! Therefore I will call her Rahab the Powerless." This passage echoes the theme of Jeremiah 37:7-8, where Egypt's help proves futile against the Babylonians.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to strengthen our trust in God's faithfulness, to recognize the futility of our own covenants, and to understand the cost of remaining faithful to our calling. May this chapter of Jeremiah inspire us to follow the path of divine truth, even in the midst of adversity.