Jeremiah 19:15
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
“ইস্ৰায়েলৰ ঈশ্বৰ বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে: ‘চোৱা, মই এই নগৰ আৰু তাৰ সকলো উপনগৰৰ ওপৰত, তাৰ বিৰুদ্ধে মই কোৱা সকলো অমঙ্গল ঘটাম; কাৰণ, মোৰ বাক্য নুশুনিবৰ বাবে তেওঁলোকে নিজ নিজ ডিঙি ঠৰ কৰিলে’।”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, announcing that He will bring all the predicted evil upon Jerusalem and its surrounding towns because the people have stubbornly refused to listen to His words.
Explained for Children
Imagine a parent warning a child not to touch a hot stove, but the child ignores the warning. Now the parent feels sad but knows the child will get hurt. This verse is like that, but with God warning His people who didn't listen.
Historical Background
The prophet Jeremiah, around 600 BCE, was speaking to the people of Judah, who were repeatedly disobeying God. This message was delivered as a warning during a time when the kingdom was facing potential destruction.
Living It Out Today
Today, a person who ignores advice from a trusted friend or mentor about harmful behavior risks facing the negative consequences of their actions, much like the people in Jeremiah's time.
Topics
obedienceconsequencesdisobediencedivine warningstubbornnessspiritual rebellion
Related Verses
Jeremiah 7:25-26Isaiah 6:9-10Luke 19:41-44Romans 2:51 Thessalonians 5:9-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'hardened their necks' mean?
'Hardened their necks' is a way of saying that people stubbornly refused to listen or obey. Just as a stiff neck is difficult to bend, their stubbornness made them resistant to God's guidance.
How can we avoid the consequences mentioned in this verse?
To avoid the negative consequences mentioned, we need to be open to listening and following God's instructions, as stubbornness and disobedience are what led to the dire outcomes described.
Why did God choose to speak through Jeremiah?
God chose Jeremiah as His messenger because Jeremiah was known for his unwavering commitment to deliver God's messages, even when they were difficult or unpopular.
What were the 'evil' consequences God was referring to?
The 'evil' consequences mentioned include destruction and hardship, likely referring to the invasion and destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, as a result of the people's disobedience.