Jeremiah 31:18
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
“মই ইফ্ৰয়িমক বিলাপেৰে সঁচাকৈ কোৱা শুনিলোঁ। ‘তুমি মোক শাস্তি দিলা, আৰু মই শাস্তি ভোগ কৰিলোঁ। যুৱলিত অভ্যাস নোহোৱা দামুৰি পোৱালিৰ নিচিনাকৈ তুমি মোক ঘূৰুউৱা, তাতে মই ঘূৰিম, কিয়নো তুমিয়েই মোৰ ঈশ্বৰ যিহোৱা।
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah, acknowledging the sorrow and repentance of Ephraim, a part of the northern tribes of Israel. Ephraim admits to being disciplined by God and promises to turn back to God, recognizing God's role as the sovereign Lord.
Explained for Children
Imagine you are a calf that has never worn a yoke before. You feel uncomfortable and want to run away. But when you are disciplined and learn to work with the yoke, you become stronger and more useful. Ephraim is like that calf, and God is saying, 'I will help you learn and become better.'
Historical Background
This verse is part of the book of Jeremiah, written around 600 BC. Jeremiah was a prophet who spoke to the people of Israel and Judah during a time of severe judgment and exile. The verse reflects the repentant attitude of the northern tribes, known as Ephraim, towards God's discipline.
Living It Out Today
Imagine someone who has made a series of poor decisions and is now feeling the consequences. This verse can inspire them to acknowledge their mistakes, seek God's guidance, and commit to a path of repentance and growth, much like Ephraim did.
Topics
repentancedisciplineforgivenessdivine interventionhopesorrow
Related Verses
Hosea 11:1-42 Chronicles 30:6-9Psalms 80:1-3Romans 11:26-272 Corinthians 7:10-11
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Ephraim compare himself to a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke?
Ephraim compares himself to a bullock (young bull) that is not used to being yoked, which represents his initial resistance to God's discipline. This analogy shows how Ephraim is learning to submit and work with God's guidance.
What is the significance of Ephraim saying 'turn thou me, and I shall be turned'?
Ephraim is asking God to guide and transform him, showing his willingness to repent and change his ways. This phrase highlights the importance of God's role in the process of repentance.
How does Jeremiah 31:18 relate to the concept of divine discipline?
This verse demonstrates that God uses discipline to correct and guide His people. Ephraim's acknowledgment of being disciplined and his promise to return to God shows how divine discipline can lead to repentance and transformation.
What can we learn about God's relationship with the northern tribes from this verse?
This verse reveals God's compassion and willingness to forgive and guide His people, even when they have strayed. It shows that God's relationship with the northern tribes is one of both discipline and redemption.