Jeremiah 14:16

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

আৰু তেওঁলোকে যি জাতিৰ আগত ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰে, আকাল আৰু তৰোৱালৰ কাৰণে যিৰূচালেমৰ আলিত তেওঁলোকক পেলাই দিয়া যাব, আৰু তেওঁলোকক, তেওঁলোকৰ স্ত্রীসকলক, লৰা-ছোৱাৰীসকলক মৈদাম দিওঁতা কোনো নহ’ব, কিয়নো মই তেওঁলোকৰ দুষ্টতাৰ ফল তেওঁলোকৰ ওপৰত ঢালি দিম।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Jeremiah tells that the people who follow false prophets will face severe consequences: famine and war will lead to many deaths, and there will be no one to bury the dead. The speaker is God, warning of dire punishments for their wickedness.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friends kept telling you that eating mud pies would make you healthy. If you believed them, you might get very sick, and no one would be there to help. That's what this verse is saying, but for grown-ups who believe the wrong things.

Historical Background

Jeremiah wrote this during a time of political turmoil in Judah, around 600 BC. The people were facing threats from neighboring nations and false prophets were misleading them. Jeremiah is warning them about the consequences of their actions.

Living It Out Today

In today’s world, we might see this as a warning against following bad advice or harmful trends that can lead to personal or societal ruin. For example, ignoring health warnings or falling for harmful misinformation can have dire consequences.

Topics

• judgment
• consequences
• false prophets
• hopelessness
• punishment
• famine

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 33:10
• Isaiah 59:15
• Matthew 24:9
• Amos 5:10
• Hosea 4:12

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Jeremiah 14:16?

The verse was written by the prophet Jeremiah as part of his prophetic book in the Old Testament.

What is the main message of Jeremiah 14:16?

The main message is a warning that those who follow false prophets will suffer severe punishments including famine, war, and lack of proper burial.

How does this relate to false prophets today?

Today, it reminds us to be cautious of misleading information and to seek truth and wisdom to avoid negative consequences.

What does it mean to be 'cast out in the streets'?

This vivid imagery describes the severe punishment where the people will be left to die and be buried in the streets due to the famine and war.