Jeremiah 28:14
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
কিয়নো ইস্ৰায়েলৰ ঈশ্বৰ বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে, বাবিলৰ নবূখদনেচৰ ৰজাৰ বন্দী-কাম কৰিবলৈ মই সকলো জাতিৰ ডিঙিত লোহাৰ যুৱলি লগালোঁ; তাতে তেওঁলোকে তেওঁৰ বন্দী-কাম কৰিব; আৰু মই বনৰ জন্তুবোৰকো তেওঁক দিলোঁ।”
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that God has made other nations serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, by putting a heavy burden on them. God is speaking and explains that the nations must serve Nebuchadnezzar and that even the animals are given to him.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with your toys, and your big brother says you have to give all your toys to your friend. It's not fun, but you have to do it because he's the boss. That's kind of what God is saying here, but with countries and a king named Nebuchadnezzar.
Historical Background
Jeremiah wrote this verse around 600 BC during a time when the Babylonians were conquering many nations. The Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, was a powerful ruler, and Jeremiah is explaining to the people that God has allowed this to happen.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this verse to situations where we face difficult circumstances that we can't control. Just like the nations had to serve Nebuchadnezzar, we might have to deal with situations we don't like, but we can trust that God has a purpose for it.
Topics
submissionprovidenceBabylonian exileGod's sovereigntykingshipservitude
Related Verses
Isaiah 10:5-7Daniel 4:34-35Ezekiel 29:19-20Matthew 22:21Romans 13:1-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'yoke of iron' mean in Jeremiah 28:14?
The 'yoke of iron' represents the heavy burden or control that Nebuchadnezzar had over the nations, similar to how a yoke is used to control oxen or horses.
Why did God allow Nebuchadnezzar to have power over these nations?
God allowed Nebuchadnezzar to have power to fulfill His purposes, which could include judgment and discipline for the nations' disobedience.
How does this verse show God's sovereignty?
This verse shows God's sovereignty because it demonstrates that He has the power to determine the fate of nations and kings, giving them control as He sees fit.
What does the mention of beasts indicate in Jeremiah 28:14?
The mention of beasts indicates that God's control extends beyond just human nations to the natural world, showing the comprehensive nature of His sovereignty.