Jeremiah 29:21
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
‘কোলায়াৰ পুত্ৰ যি আহাবে, আৰু মাচেয়াৰ পুত্ৰ যি চিদিকিয়াই মোৰ নামেৰে তোমালোকৰ আগত মিছা ভাববাণী প্ৰচাৰ কৰিলে, তেওঁলোকৰ বিষয়ে ইস্ৰায়েলৰ ঈশ্বৰ বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এইদৰে কৈছে: ‘চোৱা, মই তেওঁলোকক তোমালোকৰ চকুৰ আগতেই বাবিলৰ ৰজা নবূখদনেচৰৰ হাতত শোধাই দিম।
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Jeremiah 29:21 is spoken by God, warning about two false prophets, Ahab and Zedekiah. God says that they will be handed over to the Babylonian king, Nebuchadrezzar, who will kill them in front of the people. The key message is that false prophets will face divine judgment.
Explained for Children
Imagine two kids in your class who always tell fibs and pretend to be superheroes. One day, the principal says he'll catch these fib-tellers and make them face the music in front of everyone. That's like what God is saying to these two prophets who tell lies.
Historical Background
Jeremiah 29 was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 597 BCE to the exiled community in Babylon. He wrote to warn them against false prophets, who claimed to speak in God's name but spread lies that led people astray.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse reminds us to be cautious of those who claim to speak for God but spread messages that contradict the truth found in the Bible. Just as God judged the false prophets, we should seek truth and be aware of misleading influences.
Topics
judgmentfalse prophetstruthprophecydivine retributionfaith
Related Verses
Deuteronomy 18:20-22Ezekiel 13:1-92 Peter 2:1-3Revelation 22:18-191 John 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Ahab and Zedekiah in Jeremiah 29:21?
Ahab and Zedekiah were false prophets who misled the people by claiming to speak for God, but their messages were lies.
What message does Jeremiah 29:21 have for today's believers?
It teaches believers to be discerning about false teachings and to trust in the truth of God's word, as false prophets will ultimately face judgment.
How did the Babylonian king, Nebuchadrezzar, play a role in this?
Nebuchadrezzar was the instrument of God's judgment, as God stated He would deliver the false prophets into Nebuchadrezzar's hands for execution.
What does this verse teach us about the consequences of false prophecy?
This verse teaches that those who falsely claim to speak for God and lead people astray will face severe judgment, emphasizing the importance of truth and integrity in religious leadership.