Definition: Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from Jeremiah 7:32. It’s a really important and somewhat dramatic passage about repentance and judgment. Here’s a simplified explanation: In simple terms: “Jeremiah 7:32 says that God is going to eventually cleanse the area where the Son of Hinnom (a name we don't know, but it’s a very unpleasant name) was buried. He’s saying that this place will be used as a place for slaughter – a place of sacrifice and death. It’s a final judgment coming about.” Let’s unpack it a little further: “Therefore, behold…” : This is a way of saying “This is happening now” or “This is what God has decided.” “…the days come, saith the LORD…” : God is speaking and declaring something. "Days come" means a long period of time – likely many years. "...that it shall no more be called Tophet…” : This refers to a place where a very old and sacred burial ground was located. It’s called “Tophet” which has a really unpleasant connotation, meaning a place of great suffering and death. It's being removed from this spot. "...nor the valley of the son of Hinnom…” : This is another name for that same old burial ground. It's being changed to something new – a "valley of slaughter." "...but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.” : This is the core of the message. God says that this valley will be used as a place for sacrifice and death. But crucially, “until there be no place” – meaning it won’t be used for anything else until there's a clean-up and a final end. What does this mean in bigger picture? This verse is a powerful warning about the importance of repentance. It suggests that people who are not repentant, who continue to practice wickedness and dishonor God, will eventually face severe consequences. It's a call for sincere remorse and change. Important Note: The meaning of "son of Hinnom" is not fully clear from this verse alone. It’s a key detail that adds to the gravity of the situation. --- Do you want me to: Explain any part of this verse in more detail? Connect it to other parts of the Bible? Discuss what this passage might symbolize?