Daily Tanach Monday 22nd Elul Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 1 Part 2: Yirmiyahu is appointed as a prophet

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1.      God appointing Yirmiyahu as a prophet:

  • An appointment from the womb: God spoke to Yirmiyahu and said to him, prior to you being formed in your mother’s womb I have already made Myself known to you, and prior to leaving your mother’s womb I have sanctified you, as I have appointed you as a prophet for the nations [i.e. the Jewish people who are acting like the idolatrous nations[1]].
  • The initial rejection: At first, Yirmiyahu rejected the appointment of becoming a prophet stating that he is a mere lad, [and is incomparable to Moses who performed many miracles and merited to lead the Jewish people[2]]. God however rejected his claim of invalidation due to being a young lad and instructed Yirmiyahu to follow through with all of the messages and instructions that he is given [on behalf of the Jewish people and Gentile nations[3]].
  • God touches the mouth of Yirmiyahu: God then sent his hand and touched the mouth of Yirmiyahu and told Yirmiyahu that he has now placed His words on his mouth and has now appointed him over the nations and kingdoms to destroy and eradicate, and to build and plant.

[1] Rashi 1:5

[2] Rashi 1:6

[3] Rashi 1:7

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