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Jeremija, 1

1. Rijeèi Jeremije, sina Hilkijina, sveæenika iz Anatota, u zemlji Benjaminovoj.

1. Verba Ieremiae filii Helciae de sacerdotibus, qui fuerunt in Anathoth in terra Beniamin.

2. Njemu doðe rijeè Jahvina, u dane Jošije, sina Amonova, kralja Judina, trinaeste godine vladanja njegova:

2. Quod factum est verbum Domini ad eum in diebus Iosiae filii Amon regis Iudae, in tertio decimo anno regni eius.

3. zatim u dane Jojakima, sina Jošijina, kralja Judina, do svršetka jedanaeste godine Sidkije, sina Jošijina, kralja Judeje sve do Jeruzalema, u petom mjesecu izgnanstva.

3. Et factum est in diebus Ioachim filii Iosiae regis Iudae, usque ad consummationem undecimi anni Sedeciae filii Iosiae regis Iudae, usque ad transmigrationem Ierusalem in mense quinto.

4. Doðe mi rijeè Jahvina:

4. Et factum est verbum Domini ad me dicens:

5. "Prije nego što te oblikovah u majèinoj utrobi, ja te znadoh; prije nego što iz krila majèina izaðe, ja te posvetih, za proroka svim narodima postavih te."

5. “Priusquam te formarem in utero, novi te et, antequam exires de vulva, sanctificavi te et prophetam gentibus dedi te”.

6. A ja rekoh: "Ah, Gospode Jahve, gle, ja ne umijem govoriti: dijete sam."

6. Et dixi: “Heu, Domine Deus! Ecce nescio loqui, quia puer ego sum”.

7. A Jahve mi odvrati: "Ne govori: 'Dijete sam!' Veæ idi k onima kojima te šaljem i reci sve ono što æu ti narediti.

7. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Noli dicere: “Puer sum”, quoniam, ad quoscumque mittam te, ibis et universa, quaecumque mandavero tibi, loqueris.

8. Ne boj ih se: jer ja sam s tobom da te izbavim," rijeè je Jahvina.

8. Ne timeas a facie eorum, quia tecum ego sum, ut eruam te”, dicit Dominus.

9. I tada Jahve pruži ruku, dotaèe se usta mojih i reèe: "Evo, u usta tvoja stavljam rijeèi svoje.

9. Et misit Dominus manum suam et tetigit os meum; et dixit Dominus ad me: “Ecce dedi verba mea in ore tuo;

10. Gle: postavljam te danas nad narode i kraljevstva, da istrebljuješ i rušiš, da zatireš i ništiš, da gradiš i sadiš."

10. ecce constitui te hodie super gentes et super regna, ut evellas et destruas et disperdas et dissipes et aedifices et plantes”.

11. I doðe mi rijeè Jahvina: "Što vidiš, Jeremija?" A ja æu: "Vidim granu bademovu."

11. Et factum est verbum Domini ad me dicens: “Quid tu vides, Ieremia?”. Et dixi: “Virgam amygdali vigilantis ego video”.

12. Tada mi Jahve reèe: "Dobro vidiš, jer ja bdim nad rijeèima svojim da ih ispunim!"

12. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Bene vidisti, quia vigilo ego super verbo meo, ut faciam illud”.

13. I doðe mi rijeè Jahvina: "Što vidiš?" A ja æu: "Vidim uzavrio lonac, a otvor mu gleda na sjever."

13. Et factum est verbum Domini secundo ad me dicens: “Quid tu vides?”. Et dixi: “Ollam succensam ego video; et facies eius a facie aquilonis”.

14. I Jahve mi reèe: "Sa sjevera buknut æe zlo protiv svih stanovnika ove zemlje.

14. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Ab aquilone pandetur malum super omnes habitatores terrae;

15. Jer evo, ja æu sazvati sva sjeverna kraljevstva" - rijeè je Jahvina. "I ona æe doæi: svako æe od njih staviti svoje prijestolje pred ulaz vrata Jeruzalema, protiv svih zidina njegovih, i protiv svih gradova judejskih.

15. quia ecce ego convocabo omnia regna aquilonis, ait Dominus, et venient et ponent unusquisque solium suum in introitu portarum Ierusalem et contra omnes muros eius in circuitu et contra universas urbes Iudae;

16. I sudit æu im za sve opaèine njihove; zato što me ostaviše, zato što kadiše drugim bogovima i klanjahu se djelima ruku svojih.

16. et loquar iudicia mea cum eis super omnem malitiam eorum, qui dereliquerunt me et incensum obtulerunt diis alienis et adoraverunt opus manuum suarum.

17. Ti bedra svoja sad opaši, ustaj, pa æeš im govoriti sve što æu tebi zapovjediti. Ne dršæi pred njima, da ne bih morao uèiniti da uzdršæeš pred njima.

17. Tu ergo accinge lumbos tuos et surge et loquere ad eos omnia, quae ego praecipio tibi; ne timeas a facie eorum, alioquin timere te faciam vultum eorum.

18. Danas te, evo, postavljam kao grad utvrðeni, kao stup željezni, k'o zidinu bronèanu protiv sve zemlje: protiv kraljeva i knezova judejskih, sveæenika i naroda ove zemlje.

18. Ego quippe dedi te hodie in civitatem munitam et in columnam ferream et in murum aereum contra omnem terram regibus Iudae, principibus eius et sacerdotibus et populo terrae;

19. I borit æe se s tobom, al' te neæe nadvladati, jer ja sam s tobom da te izbavim," rijeè je Jahvina.

19. et bellabunt adversum te et non praevalebunt, quia tecum ego sum, ait Dominus, ut eripiam te”.



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Footnotes:

1:4-5 - God calls Jeremiah even before his birth, emphasizing divine sovereignty and a specific purpose for each life. Jeremiah's divine election reflects God's intimacy with His plans (see also Psalm 139:13-16 and Ephesians 2:10).

1:6-8 - Jeremiah hesitates because of his youth, but God assures him of His presence and protection. This demonstrates that divine enablement surpasses human limitations (see also Exodus 4:10-12 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

1:9-10 - God touches Jeremiah's mouth and appoints him a prophet to the nations. This gesture symbolizes the authority of God's Word delivered by the prophet (see also Isaiah 6:6-7 and Matthew 10:20).

1:11-12 - The vision of the almond branch confirms God's vigilance in fulfilling His Word. This highlights God's faithfulness and the perfect timing of His actions (see also Habakkuk 2:3 and Isaiah 55:11).

1:17-19 - God commands Jeremiah to stand firm in the face of opposition, promising to strengthen him like a "fortified city." This illustrates the security that comes from trusting in God (see also Joshua 1:9 and 2 Timothy 1:7).

Verses related to Jeremija, 1:

Jeremiah chapter 1 narrates the calling of the prophet. How does God commission Jeremiah for his mission? This fundamental text recounts Jeremiah's divine vocation from the womb, his initial resistance, and God's confirmation. The chapter introduces central themes such as divine sovereignty, the prophetic word and imminent judgment. Jeremiah 1 also sets the tone for the entire book, preparing the reader for the challenging messages that will follow. Investigate with us five biblical passages that illuminate the meaning of this crucial prophetic calling.

Isaiah 49:1: "Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me; Since my birth he has mentioned my name." - This verse echoes Jeremiah's prenatal calling in Jeremiah 1:5, showing a similar pattern of prophetic calling.

Exodus 4:10: "But Moses said to the Lord, 'O Lord! I have never found it easy to speak, neither in the past nor now that you have spoken to your servant. I am heavy in mouth and tongue.'" - Moses' hesitation mirrors Jeremiah's initial reluctance in Jeremiah 1:6, demonstrating a common pattern in the prophetic calling.

Ezekiel 2:6: "And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, even if thorns surround you and you live among scorpions. Do not be afraid of what they say, nor be terrified by their presence, although they are a rebellious nation." - This call to Ezekiel echoes God's exhortation to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:8, emphasizing the courage necessary for prophetic ministry.

Acts 26:16: "Now, get up and stand. I have appeared to you to make you a servant and a witness of what you have seen about me and what I will show you." - Paul's calling reflects elements of Jeremiah's calling in Jeremiah 1:5, showing continuity in the way God commissions his servants.

Revelation 10:9-10: "So I went to the angel and asked him to give me the little book. He said to me, 'Take it and eat it. It will be bitter in your stomach, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey.' I took the little book from the angel's hand and ate it. He was sweet as honey in my mouth; but when I ate it, it became bitter in my stomach." - This experience of John echoes the touch of God on Jeremiah's mouth in Jeremiah 1:9, symbolizing the transmission of the divine message.

FAQ:

How did God call Jeremiah to be a prophet?

God called Jeremiah before he was born, stating that He had chosen and consecrated him to be a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah hesitated, but God assured him that He would be with him. (Jeremiah 1:4-10)

What was the vision of the almond branch in Jeremiah 1?

God showed Jeremiah an almond branch, symbolizing that He is attentive to fulfill His word quickly. (Jeremiah 1:11-12)

What does the vision of the boiling pot represent?

The boiling pot tilted to the north symbolizes the judgment coming from Babylon against Judah as punishment for its idolatry. (Jeremiah 1:13-16)

How did God strengthen Jeremiah in the face of his opponents?

God promised to make Jeremiah strong like a fortified city, with an iron pillar and a bronze wall, to withstand kings, priests, and the people. (Jeremiah 1:17-19)

What was Jeremiah's main mission?

Jeremiah was sent to proclaim God's word, warning Judah of its sin and announcing divine judgment. (Jeremiah 1:9-10)


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