Jeremiah 28:15

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

ثُمَّ قالَ النَّبِيُّ إرْمِيا لِلنَّبِيِّ حَنَنِيّا: «اسْمَعْ يا حَنَنِيّا، لَمْ يُرسِلْكَ اللهُ، وَقَدْ جَعَلْتَ هَذا الشَّعبَ يَتَّكِلُ عَلَى الكَذِبِ.

What Does This Mean?

Jeremiah tells Hananiah that God did not send him to give a message, and Hananiah is misleading the people with false hope. Jeremiah is speaking directly to Hananiah, warning the people not to trust in Hananiah's words.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who tells you that you'll get a big ice cream tomorrow, but they're not sure if it's true. Jeremiah is like a teacher telling your friend, 'You shouldn't say that, because it might make kids sad when they don't get their ice cream.'

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. He was addressing a false prophet named Hananiah who was giving people false hope. Jeremiah was trying to warn the people about trusting in false promises.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can apply to situations where someone is giving false advice or making false promises. It's important to be careful about who you trust and to seek truth and honesty in guidance.

Topics

• trust
• prophets
• truth
• falsehood
• warning
• leadership

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 14:14
• Ezekiel 13:6
• Acts 13:6-11
• Revelation 2:2
• Isaiah 30:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jeremiah confront Hananiah?

Jeremiah confronted Hananiah because Hananiah was misleading the people with false prophecies, giving them false hope, and Jeremiah wanted to warn them about the dangers of trusting in such false promises.

What can we learn from this about trusting others?

This verse teaches us to be cautious about who we trust and to seek truth in the messages and guidance we receive, especially when it comes to spiritual or moral advice.

How does this verse apply to today’s leaders?

This verse applies to today’s leaders by reminding them to be truthful and honest in their guidance, ensuring they do not mislead their followers with false promises or advice.

What role did prophets play in ancient Israel?

Prophets in ancient Israel were seen as messengers from God, providing guidance, warnings, and messages about the future. Jeremiah and Hananiah were two such prophets, but with very different messages and intentions.