Jeremiah 12:13

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ስርናይ ዘርኡ፡ እሾዂ ከኣ ዐጸዱ፡ ጸዐሩ ጥቕሚውን ኣይረኸቡን። ብሰሪ እቲ ርሱን ቊጥዓ እግዚኣብሄር ብእትዋት ቀውዕኹም ክትሐንኩ ኢኹም።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Jeremiah tells us that people who have worked hard (like sowing wheat) will instead find thorns and won't benefit from their labor. This is because of God's anger towards their actions. Jeremiah is speaking, warning about the consequences of disobedience.

Explained for Children

Imagine you planted a garden hoping for yummy vegetables, but instead, it grew full of prickly thorns! That's what this verse is saying. God is telling us that when we don't listen to Him, our hard work can end up not being helpful, and we might feel really sad about it.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet, wrote this around 600 BC. He was speaking to the people of Judah, warning them about the consequences of their sinful actions and the judgment of God, who was angry about their disobedience and idolatry.

Living It Out Today

Imagine working hard on a project at work or school only to have it fail because of unforeseen circumstances or your own mistakes. This verse reminds us that our efforts can be fruitless if they're not aligned with God’s will and guidance.

Topics

• disobedience
• consequences
• God's anger
• hard work
• fruitlessness
• judgment

Related Verses

• Proverbs 18:19
• Hosea 10:12
• Isaiah 5:11-12
• Galatians 6:7
• Romans 9:14-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key themes of Jeremiah 12:13?

The key themes are the consequences of disobedience, the futility of human effort against God's will, and the anger of God towards those who do not follow His path.

How does Jeremiah 12:13 apply to contemporary life?

In contemporary life, this verse reminds us that our efforts can be rendered fruitless if they are not aligned with God’s will and if we are living in disobedience, reflecting the importance of living righteously.

What does 'they shall be ashamed of your revenues' mean?

This phrase suggests that the people will be disappointed and ashamed of the results of their labor, indicating that their efforts have not brought the expected rewards, instead leading to regret and loss.

Can you provide a cross-reference to understand the theme of sowing and reaping in Jeremiah 12:13?

A good cross-reference is Galatians 6:7, which states, 'Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.' This verse reinforces the idea that our actions have consequences and that we will face the results of our labor.