Which of the following was one of the bizarre, acted-out teachings in the book of Jeremiah?

Question

Jeremiah buried a linen belt and dug it up after it had begun to rot to demonstrate Judah’s spiritual rottenness.

Jeremiah lay down on the temple floor and refused to move, to demonstrate the horror of the dead bodies that would fill Jerusalem if the Judahites didn’t repent.

Jeremiah walked around stark naked for three full years to demonstrate how embarrassed Egypt would be when it was finally punished for its wrongdoings.

Jeremiah lived out in the wilderness by himself to demonstrate the loneliness of people who refuse to have a real relationship with god

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Jeremiah buried a linen belt and dug it up after it had begun to rot to demonstrate Judah’s spiritual rottenness.

This specific act is described in Jeremiah 13:1-11, where God instructs Jeremiah to buy a linen belt, wear it, and then bury it. When he retrieves it later, it is ruined, symbolizing how Judah has become worthless due to their disobedience and wickedness. The other options do not accurately reflect the actions taken by Jeremiah as recorded in the Book of Jeremiah.