Jeremiah 38:25
Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)
What Does This Mean?
This verse is part of a conversation between Jeremiah, the prophet, and Ebed-melech, a Cushite servant. Jeremiah is warning Ebed-melech that if the princes ask him about what he told the king, he should not hide anything from them because they have promised not to kill him for his honesty. The key message is about the importance of honesty and the need to trust in the promises made.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're telling a secret to your friend. Now, your friend promises not to tell anyone, but then your other friends find out and ask what you told your friend. Jeremiah is telling his friend to be honest and not to hide anything because the other friends promised not to be mad.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. The audience is primarily the Israelites facing the threat of Babylonian conquest. The cultural setting is one of political and spiritual crisis, where trust and loyalty are severely tested.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, imagine working in a corporate environment where you have to report directly to the CEO on a sensitive issue. If colleagues later ask you what you discussed, you might be tempted to withhold information. This verse encourages you to be honest, trusting that your colleagues will keep their promise not to misuse the information.