Jeremiah 44:28

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

وَتَرْجِعُ الْقِلَّةُ النَّاجِيَةُ مِنَ السَّيْفِ مِنْ مِصْرَ إِلَى أَرْضِ يَهُوذَا، فَتَعْلَمُ كُلُّ بَقِيَّةِ يَهُوذَا الَّذِينَ هَاجَرُوا إِلَى مِصْرَ لِيَتَغَرَّبُوا فِيهَا أَيَّ كَلاَمٍ يَتَحَقَّقُ: كَلاَمِي أَمْ كَلاَمُهُمْ؟»

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. He says that a few people from Judah who fled to Egypt will eventually return to their homeland. The survivors will learn whether God's words or the words of others will prove true.

Explained for Children

Imagine you and your friends decide to go on a trip, but only a few come back home. Those who return will know who was right about what would happen on the trip. This is like God saying, 'I told you so,' to the people who left.

Historical Background

The prophet Jeremiah wrote this around 600 BCE during the Babylonian invasion of Judah. The audience is the exiled Jews in Egypt, who fled there to avoid the Babylonian conquest. The cultural setting involves a group questioning God's guidance and turning to false gods for help.

Living It Out Today

When faced with a difficult decision, like choosing between two different paths in life, sometimes only time will reveal the right choice. This verse reminds us to trust in God's guidance over human advice.

Topics

• faith
• judgment
• exile
• return
• trust
• false gods

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 20:33-38
• Isaiah 46:8-10
• Matthew 24:22
• 2 Peter 3:9
• Romans 9:17

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when God says, 'mine, or their's'?

This phrase emphasizes that God will reveal whose words are true—His or those who contradict His guidance.

How does this verse relate to the idea of exile and return?

It speaks to the theme of exile, where some will return to their homeland, affirming God's words as true.

Can you explain the context of the people in Egypt?

The people in Egypt are Jews who fled there to escape the Babylonians. They doubted God's guidance and turned to false gods.

What does this verse tell us about trusting God's words?

It teaches that we should trust God's words over human advice, as He will prove His guidance to be true in the end.