Jeremiah 34:16
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
কিন্তু তোমালোকে আকৌ মন ঘূৰাই মোৰ নাম অপবিত্ৰ কৰিলা, আৰু যি বন্দী-বেটীসকলক নিজ ইচ্ছামতে যাবলৈ এৰি দিছিলা, তোমালোক প্ৰতিজনে নিজ নিজ সেই বন্দী-বেটীক ওলোটাই আনি তেওঁলোকক আকৌ বন্দী-বেটী কৰিবলৈ বশীভুত কৰিলা।”
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Jeremiah, God is addressing the Israelites for breaking their promise to free their servants. They freed their servants but then brought them back into slavery, which angered God and polluted His name.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you promised your friend you'd let them play with your toy forever, but then you took it back. That's what happened here. The people promised to free their servants but then took them back, which made God very sad and angry.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 626-586 BCE. It was addressed to the people of Judah, who were part of the Israelite kingdom, and it reflects the cultural practice of slavery and the covenantal relationship with God.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can be applied to promises we make. If you promise to help someone, you should follow through. Breaking promises can damage trust and hurt relationships, much like the Israelites angered God by going back on their word.
Topics
promise keepingslaverycovenanttrustintegrityobedience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why was God upset in Jeremiah 34:16?
God was upset because the Israelites freed their servants as a covenant, but then went back on their promise, which broke the trust and polluted God's name in the process.
How can we avoid breaking promises like the Israelites did?
To avoid breaking promises, we should only make commitments we can keep and follow through on them, showing integrity and trustworthiness to others.
What does this verse teach about slavery in the Old Testament?
This verse reflects the cultural practice of slavery, but also shows God's concern for justice and freedom, indicating that breaking covenantal promises about freeing slaves was particularly egregious.
How is this principle seen in the New Testament?
In the New Testament, principles like keeping your word and showing compassion are emphasized. For example, Ephesians 6:9 urges masters to treat their slaves justly and fairly, reflecting the Old Testament's moral principles.