Bread Quote by Bible
“Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment: / That they may want bread and water, and be astonied one with another, and consume away for their iniquity.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Jeremiah 12:5-6 (KJV)
A prophetic warning that scarcity and suffering will be imposed as a consequence of collective wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Suffering may come as a result of collective sin.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of collective actions.
Themes
justice
consequence
collective responsibility
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- social policy
- environmental crisis
- public health
- economic inequality
Key Concepts
prophecy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What collective actions can we change to avoid suffering?
- How do we balance personal responsibility with systemic issues?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook individual agency within larger systems.
