Explain the significance of symbolic acts used by Prophet Jeremiah to illustrate God's judgement and punishment for Judah?

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i. The Linen Waist Cloth. Read Jer.13
Significance. The liner material was for priestly garments in Israel. It symbolized Israel’s
holiness. The unwashed cloth represented Judah’s sinful pride. Israel used to cling close to God
but now Israel / Judah were spoilt, rebellious, arrogant and pursued foreign gods. God was going
to destroy them if they did not repent. The spoilt linen waistcloth was a symbol for future God’s
action.

ii. Jeremiah’s personal Life.
Significance. The personal life of Jeremiah was one of suffering. This signified the suffering
that the people of Judah would be subjected to. Judah was punished because of their wickedness
and rebellion.

iii. Jeremiah’s at the potter’s house
The
kings, priests and prophets of Judah would be shattered like the clay flask because of their sins.
Sine, they brutally sacrificed their children; they are to suffer horrifying experiences at the hand
of their enemies. They shall suffer starvation and turn into cannibals; eating their own children
and neighbours

v. Two Baskets of Figs
Significance. The basket of good figs signified the first exile. God would renew their hearts; use
them to fulfil his promises to the Israelites. He would recreate them to a new people. The basket of
the bad figs represented people living in Jerusalem and Egypt. Since they were not exiled they had
a self-righteous attitude. They thought that God spared them because they were truthful but it was
not so. They shall also be destroyed through famine, and diseases. This vision signifies hope and
restoration of the Israelites.

vi. Jeremiah Wears an Ox Yoke
Significance. The yoke represented the Babylonians rule. Nebuchadnezzar was used by God to
bring judgment to all nations. Yahweh is a universal God and his judgment is universal. Sinners
are punished regardless of their origin or nation. Those who repent are spared.

ericmunguti answered the question on September 28, 2018 at 04:44

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