Bible verses for children
God is not limited to one place.
Jeremiah 23:24
Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I can’t see him?” says Yahweh. “Don’t I fill heaven and earth?” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:24 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
God’s presence cannot be confined to a building or avoided by hiding. The verse challenges people who think their dishonest claims are unseen. Truth matters wherever we are.
Choose honesty in a private conversation just as you would in front of a teacher.
Talk about it
How can your choices stay honest in different places?
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Bible context & readings +
Jeremiah 23 challenges prophets who falsely claim to speak for God. The question about hidden places exposes their deception; it is not meant to turn children’s ordinary privacy into something frightening.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us speak truthfully wherever we are. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.