Judaism Quote by John Price
““The Lord warned the Jewish inhabitants of Jerusalem and the cities of Judah well before Nebuchadnezzar’s invasion that they should flee from Jerusalem and not try to remain as residents. Jeremiah warned Jewish residents that the Lord had told him Jerusalem and the cities of Judah would become a “desolation without an inhabitant.” (Jeremiah 34:22) Those who heeded His words were safely secured in Babylonian captivity for seventy years. “This is what the LORD says: ‘Whoever stays in this city will die by the sword, famine or plague, but whoever goes over to the Babylonians will live. He will escape with his life; he will live.’” (Jeremiah 38:2) “Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, whom you now fear. Do not be afraid of him, declares the Lord, for I am with you and will save you and deliver you from his hands. I will show you compassion so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your land.” (Jeremiah 42:11-12)””
About This Quote
Jeremiah urges the people of Jerusalem to flee impending siege, promising survival for those who obey and divine protection for the faithful.
In simple terms: Divine warning and refuge
Key Takeaway
Obey divine counsel to survive
Themes
faith
prophecy
survival
courage
divine protection
Mood
solemn
hopeful
reverent
Type
scriptural
prophetic
advisory
When to use this quote
- preparing for war
- facing political oppression
- making a difficult migration
- seeking safety in foreign lands
- confronting fear of authority
Key Concepts
prophetic warning
exile as preservation
trust in God
human agency
Practical Applications
- historical analysis of biblical exile
- theological study of divine guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this passage suggest about the relationship between faith and political decisions?
- How might modern readers interpret the call to flee versus staying put?
