BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Jeremiah 20:1
1. Now it came to the ears of Pashhur, the son of Immer the priest, who was chief in authority in the house of the Lord, that Jeremiah was saying these things;
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Summary: Jeremiah 20 recounts the intense experiences of the prophet Jeremiah as he faces opposition for his messages from God. The chapter begins with the reaction of Pashhur, the chief officer in the temple, who has Jeremiah beaten and placed in stocks for prophesying the fall of Jerusalem. This punitive action highlights the tension between prophetic truth and societal authority. After his release, Jeremiah expresses deep anguish and despair, feeling trapped by the very message he has to deliver; he laments his fate and contemplates the heavy burden of his calling. Jeremiah also grapples with feelings of isolation and frustration, proclaiming that he feels deceived by God due to the perpetual hostility he encounters. Despite these struggles, he acknowledges the compelling nature of God's word, which burns within him, driving him to continue proclaiming the message despite the personal cost. The chapter closes with Jeremiah's recognition of the potential for divine deliverance, contrasting his despair with a slight hope for justice against his oppressors. Overall, Jeremiah 20 illustrates the challenges faced by prophets, the clash between divine mandate and societal rejection, and the deep emotional turmoil that can accompany a faithful calling.
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