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Liber Ieremiae, 15

1. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Si steterit Moyses et Samuel co ram me, non est anima mea ad populum istum; eice illos a facie mea, et egrediantur.

1. Then the LORD said to me, "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart would not turn toward this people. Send them out of my sight, and let them go!

2. Quod si dixerint ad te: “Quo egrediemur?”, dices ad eos: Haec dicit Dominus: Qui ad mortem, ad mortem; et qui ad gladium, ad gladium; et qui ad famem, ad famem; et qui ad captivitatem, ad captivitatem.

2. And when they ask you, `Where shall we go?' you shall say to them, `Thus says the LORD: "Those who are for pestilence, to pestilence, and those who are for the sword, to the sword; those who are for famine, to famine, and those who are for captivity, to captivity."'

3. Et mandabo super eos quattuor species, dicit Dominus: gladium ad occisionem et canes ad lacerandum et volatilia caeli et bestias terrae ad devorandum et dissipandum.

3. "I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, says the LORD: the sword to slay, the dogs to tear, and the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth to devour and destroy.

4. Et dabo eos in commotionem universis regnis terrae, propter Manassem filium Ezechiae regem Iudae, super omnibus, quae fecit in Ierusalem.

4. And I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manas'seh the son of Hezeki'ah, king of Judah, did in Jerusalem.

5. Quis enim miserebitur tui, Ierusalem, aut quis contristabitur pro te, aut quis ibit ad rogandum de pace tua?

5. "Who will have pity on you, O Jerusalem, or who will bemoan you? Who will turn aside to ask about your welfare?

6. Tu reppulisti me, dicit Dominus, retrorsum abiisti; et extendi manum meam super te et interfeci te: laboravi miserans.

6. You have rejected me, says the LORD, you keep going backward; so I have stretched out my hand against you and destroyed you; -- I am weary of relenting.

7. Et ventilavi eos ventilabro in portis terrae; orbavi et disperdidi populum meum: a viis suis non sunt reversi.

7. I have winnowed them with a winnowing fork in the gates of the land; I have bereaved them, I have destroyed my people; they did not turn from their ways.

8. Multiplicatae sunt mihi viduae eius super arenam maris, induxi eis super matrem militem vastatorem meridie, misi super eam repente perturbationem et terrorem.

8. I have made their widows more in number than the sand of the seas; I have brought against the mothers of young men a destroyer at noonday; I have made anguish and terror fall upon them suddenly.

9. Infirmata est, quae peperit septem, exhalavit animam suam; occidit ei sol, cum adhuc esset dies, confusa est et erubuit, et residuos eorum in gladium dabo in conspectu inimicorum eorum”, ait Dominus.

9. She who bore seven has languished; she has swooned away; her sun went down while it was yet day; she has been shamed and disgraced. And the rest of them I will give to the sword before their enemies, says the LORD."

10. Vae mihi, mater mea, quoniam genuisti me virum rixae et virum discordiae in universa terra! Non feneravi, nec feneravit mihi quisquam; omnes maledicunt mihi.

10. Woe is me, my mother, that you bore me, a man of strife and contention to the whole land! I have not lent, nor have I borrowed, yet all of them curse me.

11. Amen, Domine, ministravi tibi in bonum, intercessi apud te in tempore afflictionis et in tempore tribulationis pro inimico.

11. So let it be, O LORD, if I have not entreated thee for their good, if I have not pleaded with thee on behalf of the enemy in the time of trouble and in the time of distress!

12. Numquid frangitur ferro ferrum aquilonis et aes?

12. Can one break iron, iron from the north, and bronze?

13. “Divitias tuas et thesauros tuos in direptionem dabo gratis, propter omnia peccata tua, in omnibus terminis tuis.

13. "Your wealth and your treasures I will give as spoil, without price, for all your sins, throughout all your territory.

14. Et servire te faciam inimicis tuis in terra, quam nescis, quia ignis succensus est in furore meo: super vos ardebit”.

14. I will make you serve your enemies in a land which you do not know, for in my anger a fire is kindled which shall burn for ever."

15. Tu scis, Domine; recordare mei et visita me et vindica me de his, qui persequuntur me; noli in patientia tua abripere me, scito quoniam sustinui pro te opprobrium.

15. O LORD, thou knowest; remember me and visit me, and take vengeance for me on my persecutors. In thy forbearance take me not away; know that for thy sake I bear reproach.

16. Inventi sunt sermones tui, et comedi eos, et factum est mihi verbum tuum in gaudium et in laetitiam cordis mei, quoniam invocatum est nomen tuum super me, Domine, Deus exercituum.

16. Thy words were found, and I ate them, and thy words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by thy name, O LORD, God of hosts.

17. Non sedi in concilio ludentium et gloriatus sum; a facie manus tuae solus sedebam, quoniam indignatione replesti me.

17. I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because thy hand was upon me, for thou hadst filled me with indignation.

18. Quare factus est dolor meus perpetuus, et plaga mea desperabilis renuit curari? Factus es mihi quasi rivus mendax, aquae infideles.

18. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Wilt thou be to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail?

19. Propter hoc haec dixit Dominus: “Si converteris, convertam te, et ante faciem meam stabis; et si separaveris pretiosum a vili, quasi os meum eris; convertentur ipsi ad te, et tu non converteris ad eos.

19. Therefore thus says the LORD: "If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them.

20. Et dabo te populo huic in murum aereum fortem; et bellabunt adversum te et non praevalebunt, quia ego tecum sum, ut salvem te et eruam te, dicit Dominus.

20. And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the LORD.

21. Et liberabo te de manu pessimorum et redimam te de manu fortium”.

21. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless."



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Footnotes:

15:1-4 - God declares that even with the intercession of Moses and Samuel, judgment on Judah will not be averted. The people's persistence in sin demands decisive action from God, revealing the seriousness of their disobedience (see also Ezekiel 14:14 and Amos 7:3).

15:5-9 - Judah's suffering is described, with the city devastated by famine and the sword. God's judgment is seen as a reaction to unfaithfulness, but there is also a reference to God's mercy for those who repent (see also Jeremiah 5:14 and Lamentations 2:11-12).

15:10-14 - Jeremiah laments his fate and mission, questioning God about his suffering. He is called to be faithful despite hardships, reflecting the prophet's struggle with rejection and adversity (see also 1 Kings 19:4-8 and Matthew 5:11-12).

15:15-18 - Jeremiah asks God for comfort, acknowledging his pain but being strengthened by His promise of presence. The importance of trusting in God in the face of adversity is highlighted (see also Psalm 34:18 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

15:19-21 - God promises Jeremiah protection and restoration because he has been faithful. The contrast between Judah's punishment and the prophet's blessing reinforces the importance of remaining faithful to God, even in difficult times (see also Isaiah 43:2 and Matthew 10:19-20).

Verses related to Liber Ieremiae, 15:

Jeremiah chapter 15 presents the inevitable judgment of Judah. How does God respond to Jeremiah's intercession? This intense text reveals the firm divine decision to punish the people for their sins, even in the face of the prophet's appeals. The chapter explores themes such as collective responsibility, the suffering of the righteous and the loneliness of the prophet. Jeremiah 15 also offers glimpses of hope in the midst of judgment. Examine with us five biblical passages that illuminate the profound themes of this challenging chapter.

Romans 9:15: "For he says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.'" - It reflects God's sovereignty in justice and mercy, a theme present in Jeremiah 15:1-4.

2 Timothy 2:15: "Try to present yourself to God as approved, as a worker who has nothing to be ashamed of and who correctly handles the word of truth." - It relates to Jeremiah's call to be faithful to God's word in Jeremiah 15:16-19.

Matthew 5:10-12: "Blessed are those persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and hurl all kinds of slander against you for my sake. Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way you persecuted the prophets who were before you." - It echoes the persecutions faced by Jeremiah, described in Jeremiah 15:10-11.

Psalms 119:103: "How sweet your words are to my taste! More than honey for my mouth!" - It reflects Jeremiah's joy in receiving God's word in Jeremiah 15:16.

1 Peter 1:7: "Thus, the faith you have, the quality of which is far more valuable than gold that perishes even if refined by fire, is proven to be genuine and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - It relates to Jeremiah's refinement through trials, as described in Jeremiah 15:19-21.

FAQ:

Why wouldn't God reverse His judgment, even with intercession?

Even though Moses and Samuel interceded, God would not turn back, for the people persisted in their rebellion. (Jeremiah 15:1-2)

What punishments does God announce for the people?

God mentions four kinds of destruction: sword, famine, wild animals, and captivity because of idolatry. (Jeremiah 15:3-4)

How does Jeremiah feel in the midst of God's judgment?

Jeremiah feels lonely and distressed, complaining that he suffers because of the hard message he must proclaim. (Jeremiah 15:10-11)

What does God promise Jeremiah if he remains faithful?

God promises to strengthen Jeremiah, making him a wall of bronze against his opponents, ensuring his protection. (Jeremiah 15:19-21)

What does Jeremiah learn about trusting God?

God teaches that, despite suffering, Jeremiah should trust in Him, for He will fulfill His word and save His servant. (Jeremiah 15:15-18)


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