Shemaiah ii thu taw kisai in Babylon ah thongtaakte theampo tungah hi thu puak in ci in kei hong sawl hi: “Keima, Topa in, Shemaiah le a suan a paalte theampo daan ka pia tu hi. Ama in ka sawl ngawl bulin kamsaang khat bangin no tungah thu hong son in leilot thute no hong umsak uh hi. Ama in no sungah suan le paal nei ngawl tu hi. Ama sia ka mite atu in a pha ka vawt tu nate a mu tu in nungta ngawl tu hi, banghang ziam cile ka mite ii hong langpan natu in ama in sawl hi. Keima, Topa in ka ci zo hi.”
What Does This Mean?
God is telling the people in captivity that Shemaiah, who claims to be a prophet, is not actually sent by God. Shemaiah is misleading the people with false promises.
Explained for Children
Imagine a friend tells you that your parents said you could eat all the candy you want, but your parents actually didn't say that. That's like Shemaiah telling the people things that God didn't actually say, and God is warning them about it.
Historical Background
This verse is from the book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around 627-580 BC. The audience is the Israelites who were taken captive to Babylon. Jeremiah is warning them about false prophets like Shemaiah who are spreading lies.
Living It Out Today
In our modern context, we might encounter false information or misleading advice, especially online. This verse reminds us to verify information and rely on trusted sources, much like the Israelites needed to discern between true and false prophets.
Trusting in a lie means believing and acting on false information, which can lead to harmful consequences. In this case, Shemaiah was giving the Israelites false hope.
How can we avoid being misled by false prophets?
We can avoid being misled by staying informed, verifying information from reliable sources, and seeking wisdom from God. It's important to test the spirits, as mentioned in 1 John 4:1.
Why is divine authority important when it comes to prophets?
Divine authority is crucial because only God knows the truth and can provide guidance. False prophets lack this authority and can lead people astray.
How does Jeremiah 29:31 apply to our daily lives?
This verse teaches us to be cautious of misleading information and to seek truth from reliable and divine sources, which is relevant in our information-saturated world.