Jeremiah 17:4

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

አንተም የሰጠሁህን ርስት ትለቅቃለህ ለዘላለምም በማታውቃትም ምድር ለጠላቶቻችሁ ባሪያ አደርግሃለሁ፤ ለዘላለም የሚነድደውን እሳት በቍጣዬ አንድዳችኋልና።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from God to the people of Israel. God is saying that because they have angered Him, they will lose their land and serve their enemies in a foreign land. The anger will continue like an unending fire.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a favorite toy, but you keep breaking the rules. Your parents might take that toy away and send you to a place where you don't know anyone. That's kind of what God is saying here. He's upset because the people didn't listen to Him.

Historical Background

The book of Jeremiah was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-585 BCE. It addresses the people of Judah, warning them of God's punishment for their disobedience and idolatry. This was during a time of political and religious upheaval.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, if someone persistently disrespects their parents, they might lose privileges and have to face consequences they didn't foresee. It's about the long-term effects of continuous disobedience.

Topics

• punishment
• disobedience
• consequences
• anger
• repentance
• punishment

Related Verses

• Leviticus 26:33
• Ezekiel 20:23
• Deuteronomy 28:64
• Romans 11:25
• Hebrews 12:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'discontinue from thine heritage'?

It means to lose the land and rights given by God to the people of Israel. It's like losing your home and everything that belongs to you.

How does this verse show God's anger?

God's anger is demonstrated by the punishment He gives. He says that the people will serve their enemies and that His anger will burn forever, like a fire that never goes out.

Can this verse be applied to personal life?

Yes, it can show how disobedience can lead to loss and hardship, much like the consequences faced by the people in the verse.

What are the cross-references for this verse?

Cross-references include Leviticus 26:33, Ezekiel 20:23, and Deuteronomy 28:64, among others, which talk about similar themes of punishment and consequences for disobedience.