Jérémie - Caput 43

Jérémie 43.1 factum est autem cum conplesset Hieremias loquens ad populum universos sermones Domini Dei eorum pro quibus miserat eum Dominus Deus eorum ad illos omnia verba haec Jérémie 43.2 dixit Azarias filius Osaiae et Iohanan filius Caree et omnes viri superbi dicentes ad Hieremiam mendacium tu loqueris non misit te Dominus Deus noster dicens ne ingrediamini Aegyptum ut habitetis illuc Jérémie 43.3 sed Baruch filius Neriae incitat te adversum nos ut tradat nos in manibus Chaldeorum ut interficiat nos et transduci faciat in Babylonem Jérémie 43.4 et non audivit Iohanan filius Caree et omnes principes bellatorum et universus populus vocem Domini ut maneret in terra Iuda Jérémie 43.5 sed tollens Iohanan filius Caree et universi principes bellatorum universos reliquiarum Iuda qui reversi fuerant de cunctis gentibus ad quas fuerant ante dispersi ut habitarent in terra Iuda Jérémie 43.6 viros et mulieres et parvulos et filias regis et omnem animam quam reliquerat Nabuzardan princeps militiae cum Godolia filio Ahicam filii Saphan et Hieremiam prophetam et Baruch filium Neriae Jérémie 43.7 et ingressi sunt terram Aegypti quia non oboedierunt voci Domini et venerunt usque ad Tafnas Jérémie 43.8 et factus est sermo Domini ad Hieremiam in Tafnis dicens Jérémie 43.9 sume in manu tua lapides grandes et absconde eos in crypta quae est sub muro latericio in porta domus Pharaonis in Tafnis cernentibus viris iudaeis Jérémie 43.10 et dices ad eos haec dicit Dominus exercituum Deus Israhel ecce ego mittam et adsumam Nabuchodonosor regem Babylonis servum meum et ponam thronum eius super lapides istos quos abscondi et statuet solium suum super eos Jérémie 43.11 veniensque percutiet terram Aegypti quos in morte in morte et quos in captivitate in captivitate et quos in gladio in gladio Jérémie 43.12 et succendet ignem in delubris deorum Aegypti et conburet ea et captivos ducet illos et amicietur terra Aegypti sicut amicitur pastor pallio suo et egredietur inde in pace Jérémie 43.13 et conteret statuas domus Solis quae sunt in terra Aegypti et delubra deorum Aegypti conburet igni

Jérémie : Caput 43

The Rebellion and the Teachings of Jeremiah 43

Chapter 43 of the book of Jeremiah highlights the people's persistent rejection of God's word. How did the remnant of Israel react to God's guidance? This poignant text recounts the accusation against Jeremiah, the people's flight to Egypt, and the prophecy foretelling Nebuchadnezzar's conquest of Egypt. It addresses crucial themes such as persistent unbelief, the consequences of disobedience, and the futility of seeking security outside of God's will. Jeremiah 43 thus illustrates the tragic cycle of rebellion against God.

A Call to Examine the Scriptures

We invite you to examine with us five biblical passages that resonate with the major themes of this revelatory chapter:

1. Exodus 14:11-12

"They said to Moses, 'Is it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have brought us to die in the wilderness? What have you done to us by bringing us up out of Egypt? Isn't this what we said to you in Egypt: 'Leave us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians?' For it would be better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness!'"

This text illustrates the rebellious attitude of the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, similar to the resistance of the people in Jeremiah 43 to the divine command not to go to Egypt.

2. Isaiah 30:2

"Who go down to Egypt without consulting me, to seek the defense of Pharaoh and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!"

Isaiah condemns those who seek refuge in Egypt without consulting God, a theme also found in Jeremiah 43.

3. Ezekiel 29:6

"Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am the Lord. You are a staff for the nation of Israel."

This passage, like Jeremiah 43, evokes God's judgment against Egypt and the futility of Israel's trust in this nation.

4. Acts 7:9

"The patriarchs, jealous of Joseph, sold him into slavery in Egypt, but God was with him."

This reference to the story of Joseph reminds us that, just as in Jeremiah 43, going to Egypt against God's will leads to painful consequences.

5. Deuteronomy 17:16

"The king must not acquire many horses for himself, nor compel the people to return to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the Lord has said to them, 'You must never return this way.'"

This command illustrates God's warning against returning to Egypt, a central theme of Jeremiah 43.

As we meditate on these passages, we are called to reflect on our own trust in God and to avoid paths that lead us away from His will. May these writings guide us toward greater faithfulness and renewed obedience to our Creator.