Jeremiah 38:22

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

চোৱা, যিহূদাৰ ৰাজগৃহত অৱশিষ্ট থকা সকলো মহিলাক বাবিলৰ ৰজাৰ প্ৰধান লোকসকলৰ গুৰিলৈ নিয়া হ’ব; আৰু চোৱা!, সেই মহিলাসকলে ক’ব, ‘তোমাৰ প্ৰণয়ৰ বন্ধুসকলে তোমাক ভুলাই তোমাৰ প্ৰবৃত্তি জন্মালে। এতিয়া তোমাৰ ভৰি বোকাত পোত যোৱা দেখি তোমাৰ পৰা বিমুখ হৈছে।

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Jeremiah is speaking to Zedekiah, the king of Judah. He warns that if the king does not surrender to the Babylonians, the women in his household will be captured and will say that his friends betrayed him and led to his downfall.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game and your friends tell you to jump into a big muddy puddle. But when you jump in, they run away and leave you stuck in the mud. That's what Jeremiah is saying might happen to the king if he doesn't listen to him.

Historical Background

Jeremiah, a prophet of Judah, wrote this verse around 587 BCE. The Babylonians were about to conquer Jerusalem, and Jeremiah was advising King Zedekiah to surrender to avoid a worse fate. The cultural setting was one of impending war and the fear of Babylonian captivity.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us of the importance of listening to good advice and the consequences of trusting the wrong people. For example, if a friend convinces you to invest all your money in a risky scheme, you might end up losing everything and feeling betrayed.

Topics

• betrayal
• advice
• consequences
• leadership
• trust
• surrender

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 12:13
• Daniel 5:20
• Isaiah 47:9
• 2 Chronicles 36:12
• Matthew 24:48

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'thy feet are sunk in the mire' mean?

This phrase means that the king will be trapped in a difficult situation, unable to escape, just like someone whose feet are stuck in mud.

How does this verse relate to betrayal?

The verse describes how the king's friends will abandon him, leading to his downfall, which is a form of betrayal.

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

We can learn that it's important to be cautious about who we trust and to listen to wise counsel to avoid being misled.

How does this relate to leadership?

This verse shows that leaders must be careful about the advice they follow and the people they trust, as poor choices can lead to disastrous outcomes.