Jeremiah 14:10
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
هَذَا هُوَ مَا يَقُولُهُ اللهُ عَنْ هَذَا الشَّعْبِ: «أحَبَّتْ أرجُلُهُمُ أنْ تَضِلَّ بَعِيدًا، وَلَمْ يَضْبُطُوا أنْفُسَهُمْ. وَلِهَذَا فَاللهُ غَيْرُ رَاضٍ عَنْهُمْ، وَسَيَتَعَامَلُ مَعَهُمْ بِحَسَبِ آثَامِهِمْ، وَسَيُعَاقِبُ خَطَايَاهُمْ.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking to the people of Israel, expressing disappointment because they have not stopped their wandering ways and have continued to sin. God states that He will no longer accept them and will remember their past sins.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you kept forgetting to put your toys away and your parents kept reminding you but you didn't listen. One day, they might feel so disappointed that they decide to remember all the times you didn't listen and give you a consequence. That's kind of what God is saying here, but with the whole country!
Historical Background
Jeremiah 14:10 is part of the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah in the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC. Jeremiah was warning the people of Judah about the consequences of their persistent disobedience to God's laws.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, this verse could apply to someone who has repeatedly made the same mistake, such as overspending their budget, despite knowing the consequences. If they do not change their ways, the situation could get worse.
Topics
disobedienceconsequencesforgivenessGod's patiencewarningsin
Related Verses
Deuteronomy 31:16-18Hosea 11:1-2Isaiah 63:10Hebrews 10:26-271 John 1:8-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of Jeremiah 14:10?
The main message is that God is displeased with the people's continuous disobedience and that He will no longer accept their behavior, leading to consequences.
How can we avoid the situation described in Jeremiah 14:10?
By refraining from wandering ways and sin, and by actively seeking God's guidance and forgiveness, we can avoid the negative consequences described.
Is this verse only for the people of Israel?
While the verse specifically addresses the people of Israel, the message about the consequences of disobedience applies universally to all who seek to follow God.
What does it mean when God 'remembers their iniquity'?
It means that God will acknowledge and respond to the past sins and disobedience, often through disciplinary measures that aim to bring the person or community back to Him.