Jeremiah 23:2

Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)

لذلك هذا ما يقوله الرب إله إسرائيل عن الرعاة الذين يرعون شعبي: «لقد بددتم غنمي (أي شعبي) وطردتموها، ولم تتعهدوها. فها أنا أعاقبكم على شر أعمالكم.

ما معنى هذا؟

In this verse, God is speaking to the leaders of His people, telling them they have neglected their responsibilities and scattered the people. God promises to hold them accountable for their actions.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you're a shepherd and you have a flock of sheep. Your job is to take care of them, but instead, you let them wander off and you don't look after them. God is saying He's upset because the leaders who were supposed to take care of His people didn't do their job.

السياق التاريخي

Jeremiah 23:2 was written by the prophet Jeremiah in the 7th to 6th centuries BC. This verse is directed at the leaders of Israel who were not fulfilling their duties to care for the people, leading to their scattering and neglect.

التطبيق اليوم

Today, this verse can be applied to any leadership role. If a teacher, manager, or parent neglects their responsibilities, they can expect to face consequences. For example, a teacher who ignores their students' needs can expect the school administration to hold them accountable.

المواضيع

• leadership
• accountability
• shepherding
• responsibility
• consequences
• neglect

آيات ذات صلة

• Ezekiel 34:8
• Matthew 25:41-46
• 1 Peter 5:2-3
• 1 Corinthians 4:2
• Ephesians 4:11-12

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أسئلة شائعة

Who is the 'LORD God of Israel' referring to?

The 'LORD God of Israel' refers to Yahweh, the God of the Israelites, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah to criticize the leaders.

What does it mean to scatter and drive away the flock?

Scattering and driving away the flock means neglecting the duties of a leader, causing the people (or flock) to be dispersed and unprotected, leading to harm.

How should leaders apply this verse in their roles?

Leaders should ensure they are fulfilling their duties and taking care of those under their charge, avoiding neglect and ensuring they are accountable for their actions.

What are the consequences for those who neglect their duties as leaders?

According to the verse, the consequences include God holding them accountable for their actions, which can lead to various forms of punishment or corrective measures.